Unable to delete read-only attribute folder - access denied

Hi,

I've been trying to remove quite a few (>10) read-only folders & their
subfolders by following the workaround instructions found at
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/256614, but I'm still unable to remove the
folders.

I created a new registry key UseSystemForSystemFolders and modified the new
value to Type 1 in Registry Editor. Then I tried to use the attrib command
prompt to change the read-only attribute by using attrib -r +s C:\V\Vids. But
it says Access denied.

What else can I do to get rid of these folders? Someone please help me out,
thanks very much in advance!

Sincerely,
Regine

"Regine" wrote:

> Hi,
>
> I've been trying to remove quite a few (>10) read-only folders & their
> subfolders by following the workaround instructions found at
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/256614, but I'm still unable to remove the
> folders.
>
> I created a new registry key UseSystemForSystemFolders and modified the new
> value to Type 1 in Registry Editor. Then I tried to use the attrib command
> prompt to change the read-only attribute by using attrib -r +s C:\V\Vids. But
> it says Access denied.
>
> What else can I do to get rid of these folders? Someone please help me out,
> thanks very much in advance!
>
> Sincerely,
> Regine

Login to an account that has Administrator privileges on the computer, and
take ownership of the folders first, before trying to remove them.
If you are unsure how to take ownership, search the kb for an article on it.
--
Regards,
Newell White

I'm already logged in with Administrator rights..

"Newell White" wrote:

>
>
> "Regine" wrote:
>
> > Hi,
> >
> > I've been trying to remove quite a few (>10) read-only folders & their
> > subfolders by following the workaround instructions found at
> > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/256614, but I'm still unable to remove the
> > folders.
> >
> > I created a new registry key UseSystemForSystemFolders and modified the new
> > value to Type 1 in Registry Editor. Then I tried to use the attrib command
> > prompt to change the read-only attribute by using attrib -r +s C:\V\Vids. But
> > it says Access denied.
> >
> > What else can I do to get rid of these folders? Someone please help me out,
> > thanks very much in advance!
> >
> > Sincerely,
> > Regine
>
> Login to an account that has Administrator privileges on the computer, and
> take ownership of the folders first, before trying to remove them.
> If you are unsure how to take ownership, search the kb for an article on it.
> --
> Regards,
> Newell White
>

On Thu, 13 Mar 2008 03:48:04 -0700, Regine wrote in
microsoft.public.windowsxp.security_admin:

>I'm already logged in with Administrator rights..

As Nigel wrote: "take ownership of the folders first".

>"Newell White" wrote:
>> "Regine" wrote:
>> > Hi,
>> >
>> > I've been trying to remove quite a few (>10) read-only folders & their
>> > subfolders by following the workaround instructions found at
>> > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/256614, but I'm still unable to remove the
>> > folders.
>> >
>> > I created a new registry key UseSystemForSystemFolders and modified the new
>> > value to Type 1 in Registry Editor. Then I tried to use the attrib command
>> > prompt to change the read-only attribute by using attrib -r +s C:\V\Vids. But
>> > it says Access denied.
>> >
>> > What else can I do to get rid of these folders? Someone please help me out,
>> > thanks very much in advance!
>>
>> Login to an account that has Administrator privileges on the computer, and
>> take ownership of the folders first, before trying to remove them.
>> If you are unsure how to take ownership, search the kb for an article on it.

--
Michael Bednarek http://mbednarek.com/ "POST NO BILLS"

"Regine" <Regine@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:F4518E5F-11E8-4446-995B-13C4D0CCBB5D@microsoft.com...
> Hi,
>
> I've been trying to remove quite a few (>10) read-only folders & their
> subfolders by following the workaround instructions found at
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/256614, but I'm still unable to remove the
> folders.
>
> I created a new registry key UseSystemForSystemFolders and modified the
> new
> value to Type 1 in Registry Editor. Then I tried to use the attrib command
> prompt to change the read-only attribute by using attrib -r +s C:\V\Vids.
> But
> it says Access denied.
>
> What else can I do to get rid of these folders? Someone please help me
> out,
> thanks very much in advance!
>
> Sincerely,
> Regine
>
As all folders in the NTSC file system have the read only attribute (and
which it is stated that XP ignores the setting anyway),
it is rather hard to see what the attribute has to do with your problem.

I have deleted lots and lots and lots of folders with no problems at all.
Of course, my unprivileged account owned the folders,
or I was using an administrator account.
Jim

On Sat, 15 Mar 2008 22:40:41 GMT, Jim wrote in
microsoft.public.windowsxp.security_admin:

[snip]
>As all folders in the NTSC file system have the read only attribute

That would be unsusual; they don't here. Some - yes, all - no.

> (and
>which it is stated that XP ignores the setting anyway),

The RO attribute is not ignored, it just doesn't mean what it says.

>it is rather hard to see what the attribute has to do with your problem.

True.

>I have deleted lots and lots and lots of folders with no problems at all.
>Of course, my unprivileged account owned the folders,
>or I was using an administrator account.

Even administrator's have (temporary) problems deleting stuff where they
don't have access rights. Taking ownership usually helps.

--
Michael Bednarek http://mbednarek.com/ "POST NO BILLS"

> > (and
> >which it is stated that XP ignores the setting anyway),
>
> The RO attribute is not ignored, it just doesn't mean what it says.

the setting = UseSystemForSystemFolders. It has no longer any meaning on
Windows XP and above.