Cannot delete folder


  1. Posts : 4
    windows 10
       #1

    Cannot delete folder


    I am trying to delete a folder from my computer and I get the message that I have to have permission from
    "my computer name/wayne" Wayne is my middle name and for some reason that that is the name that the
    system has given me. I sure there is a way to change all that but I really don't care. I log in under my first and
    last name. I am listed as administrator. I have went to properties and changed the security to my name. I
    still get the same message. I even unhide the administrator log in (I have to hide it again later) and even logging
    in a administrator did not let me. The security panel did have "everyone" listed as being able to edit it. It is a
    Steam game and is 40gb's. I guess I could let Steam try to delete it but I would like to find out why I cannot delete
    it. Thanks.
    Windows version 1909 build 18363.1316
      My Computer


  2. Posts : 869
    Windows 10 Professional x64 21H2
       #2

    Try to "Delete Folder From Command Prompt"

    Delete Folder in Windows 10


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    Last edited by Lance1; 25 Jan 2021 at 16:16.
      My Computers


  3. Posts : 320
    Windows 10 Pro 22H2 Build 19045.2788
       #3

    wayneout said:
    I am trying to delete a folder from my computer and I get the message that I have to have permission from
    "my computer name/wayne" Wayne is my middle name and for some reason that that is the name that the
    system has given me. I sure there is a way to change all that but I really don't care. I log in under my first and
    last name. I am listed as administrator. I have went to properties and changed the security to my name. I
    still get the same message. I even unhide the administrator log in (I have to hide it again later) and even logging
    in a administrator did not let me. The security panel did have "everyone" listed as being able to edit it. It is a
    Steam game and is 40gb's. I guess I could let Steam try to delete it but I would like to find out why I cannot delete
    it. Thanks.
    Windows version 1909 build 18363.1316
    You can try to take ownership of the folder through the Advanced option in Properties/Security.
    Or download "Add_Take_Ownership_to_context_menu.reg" from here:-
    Add Take Ownership to Context Menu in Windows 10
      My Computer


 

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