So I have a file in my downloads that somehow got corrupted and all the permission information on the file is gone. I can't delete as it says I need permission to delete it. When I try to forcefully delete it through cmd as administrator, I get "Access denied". I've tried using an unlocker tool as well as taking ownership of the file but everything has failed.
Any other suggestions?
Windows 10: Can't Delete Corrupted File - All Permissions Removed
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New 25 Jun 2017 #1
Can't Delete Corrupted File - All Permissions Removed
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New 25 Jun 2017 #2
1. Delete it from outside Windows (Windows must not be running). E.g. boot to a command prompt (You could do that by SHIFT + left click on Restart)
or boot from a bootable disk.
-Win 10 bootable medium; Repair your computer, Troubleshooting.....
- other bootable disk e.g. Kyhi's from the top of the Software and Apps section here.
2. More generally:
Can't move or rename folders Solved - Windows 10 Forums
See post #10
and
Fix: An Unexpected Error Is Keeping You From Renaming The Folder (Error 0x80007005) In Windows 10/8/7
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New 25 Jun 2017 #3
Try this and see if it helps: How to Delete Corrupt/Broken File/Folder Solved - Windows 10 Forums
Henry
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New 26 Jun 2017 #4
Thanks for the replies. Will definitely look into Kyhi's tool for future use since I've actually managed to delete it using a different unlocker tool that did the trick.
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