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ajk2 - 27 Nov 2005 00:16 GMT

I am unable to delete some images and photos from a folder on my computer. I
can view the images, but access is denied when I attempt to cut, delete, or
rename the files. I see that this is common in XP, but several tools I have
used have also been unable to access these files. Can I override this error?

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John Inzer - 27 Nov 2005 01:03 GMT

> I am unable to delete some images and photos from a
> folder on my computer. I can view the images, but access
> is denied when I attempt to cut, delete, or rename the
> files. I see that this is common in XP, but several tools
> I have used have also been unable to access these files.
> Can I override this error?

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Can you delete them after a restart? Did
you try deleting them in Safe Mode?

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Galen - 27 Nov 2005 05:18 GMT

My reply is at the bottom of your sent message:

> I am unable to delete some images and photos from a folder on my
> computer. I can view the images, but access is denied when I attempt
> to cut, delete, or rename the files. I see that this is common in XP,
> but several tools I have used have also been unable to access these
> files. Can I override this error?

In addition to John's advice, you might want/need to take ownership in order
to delete them if they were in an different account or from an earlier
installation of the OS or the likes.

How to take ownership of a file or folder in Windows XP:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308421

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Aaron Kosar - 27 Nov 2005 16:16 GMT

John & Galen,
After restarting I was still denied the rights to alter the files. One of
the tools GiiPo@moveonboot was also supposed to remove the files on reboot,
but didn't. Before restrating in safe mode, I first tried taking ownership of
the files as you suggested and the problem was resolved.
Thank you!
-Aaron

> My reply is at the bottom of your sent message:
>
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> How to take ownership of a file or folder in Windows XP:
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308421

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John Inzer - 27 Nov 2005 17:04 GMT

> John & Galen,
> After restarting I was still denied the rights to alter
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> Thank you!
> -Aaron

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Excellent!

Thanks for the update.

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Galen - 27 Nov 2005 22:34 GMT

My reply is at the bottom of your sent message:

> John & Galen,
> After restarting I was still denied the rights to alter the files.
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>> "My life is spent in one long effort to escape from the commonplaces
>> of existence." - Sherlock Holmes

Congratulations and thanks for letting us know what worked for you.

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