(Msg. 1) Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2008 8:06 am
Post subject: Unable to delete read-only attribute folder - access denied Archived from groups: microsoft>public>windowsxp>security_admin (more info?)
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!
(Msg. 2) Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2008 8:36 am
Post subject: RE: Unable to delete read-only attribute folder - access denied [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
"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
(Msg. 3) Posted: Thu Mar 13, 2008 3:48 am
Post subject: RE: Unable to delete read-only attribute folder - access denied [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
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
>
(Msg. 4) Posted: Sat Mar 15, 2008 10:40 pm
Post subject: Re: Unable to delete read-only attribute folder - access denied [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
"Regine" <Regine.DeleteThis@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
(Msg. 5) Posted: Sat Mar 15, 2008 11:24 pm
Post subject: Re: Unable to delete read-only attribute folder - access denied [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
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.
(Msg. 6) Posted: Sun Mar 16, 2008 3:53 am
Post subject: Re: Unable to delete read-only attribute folder - access denied [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
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.
(Msg. 7) Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2008 9:07 am
Post subject: Re: Unable to delete read-only attribute folder - access denied [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
> > (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.
(Msg. 8) Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2009 2:05 pm
Post subject: Re: Unable to delete read-only attribute folder - access denied [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
Dont know if anyone is reading this, but I too experienced the same
problem.
I followed the instructions in Microsoft KB256614, and that did not
work. I also took ownership of the folder/files, eventhough I didnt need
to. The files and folder still show up as read only. I played arround
with the attrib command in the CMD window, and that was no help......I
need help.....Thanks
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