Permissions Issue - Not allowed to delete folder


  1. ScottishSmile
    Posts : 3
    Windows 10
       New #1

    Permissions Issue - Not allowed to delete folder


    Hi,



    I have a folder that I don't have permission to delete.
    I am using Windows 10.
    It seems to be owned by Laptop/path (the laptop's local account)







    A while ago, Windows10 prompted me to change my username and sign in using a windows account.

    Since then I can't delete stuff in certain folders. This is my Steam Games folder.



    I have tried to change permissions to no avail:









    I also stopped using the hotmail account to sign in and have signed in as LAPTOP/panther

    I still don't have permission to delete the folder.







    Unless I'm not actually the LAPTOP/path user then I don't know what else to try.



    Please help :)



    Thanks
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  3. dalchina
    Posts : 42,985
    Win 10 Pro (22H2) (2nd PC is 22H2)
       New #2

    The easy way to do this is not have Windows running.


    1. If you are confident with the command prompt:
    Shift + left click restart, navigate through Troubleshooting to a command prompt.
    Use appropriate commands to locate the folder and delete it.

    Or:
    2. Boot from Kyhi's boot disk (top of the Software and Apps section) and then navigate to the folder and delete it.

    Or
    3. Use a program: get e.g. Emco MoveonBoot

    Install, run, select folder for deletion, restart (so Windows isn't running when it's deleted)
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  4. ScottishSmile
    Posts : 3
    Windows 10
    Thread Starter
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    I never thought of using the command line, kudos.
    However it doesn't work:

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    I have tried using file removal tool like geek.exe but to no avail.

    The issue is getting permissions to that folder, or even understanding what has happened lol
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  6. TrustMe
    Posts : 325
    Windows 10 Pro
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    I use a live Linux USB, Ubuntu or Linux Mint are very popular.
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  7. dalchina
    Posts : 42,985
    Win 10 Pro (22H2) (2nd PC is 22H2)
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    You have to restart and boot to a command line.

    Or boot from a Win 10 disk click 'Repair Your Computer', Troubleshooting... Command Prompt.

    Make sure Windows isn't running.

    That's what all the 3 methods I gave you do.
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