Administrator permission to delete this folder windows 10 problem (solved)

[ashish1989]

Guys for C drive I m having popup to delete a folder with the error

"you will need administrator permission to delete this folder windows 10"

I am the only administrator then why I am asked this???

[Kalju]

If you want help, you speak very-very clearly what folder this is and how it got there. Also - what it contains.
If Your username is administrator or you are the only user in administrator privileges, then it don't mean that these privileges are available everywhere automatically.
As You know, some programs needs to run as administrator. ("Run as Administrator"), but sometimes even this don't help.

[masterupc]

Right click

Properties

Security tab

Advanced button

Owner -> Change

Enter the owner name: Everybody (Ok button)

Ok till everything dissapears

Right click

Properties

Security tab

Advanced button

Permission tab

Add button

Select a principal -> Everyone

Check Full control

Ok till everything dissapears

Now you can do anything

[ashish1989]

9 minutes ago, Kalju said:

If you want help, you speak very-very clearly what folder this is and how it got there. Also - what it contains.
If Your username is administrator or you are the only user in administrator privileges, then it don't mean that these privileges are available everywhere automatically.
As You know, some programs needs to run as administrator. ("Run as Administrator"), but sometimes even this don't help.

 

9 minutes ago, masterupc said:

Right click

Properties

Security tab

Advanced button

Owner -> Change

Enter the owner name: Everybody (Ok button)

Ok till everything dissapears

Right click

Properties

Security tab

Advanced button

Permission tab

Add button

Select a principal -> Everyone

Check Full control

Ok till everything dissapears

Now you can do anything

I tried to move config files in open vpn folder of program files which is in c drive

I just want to delete some files in it and I got this administrator popup

I tried to change file permissions for c drive for full permission

But everytime access is denied

Also I have disabled my UAC

[jabrwky]

Lockhunter is a great tool, but careful. Create a restore point (or even system image of C:) first for safety. It can be run in Safe if needed.

Or run "everything" Everything Search Engine_VoidTools from Run as System tool. 

  Disclaimer: careful with VPN components not to bork the tcpip stack or wireless files.

Please inform of results.

[eurobyn]

boot from a rescue disk and delete it from there.

but make sure you do not delete anything that is important.

 

it could be also that the file names are to long and then you can not remove it.

changing the filenames could help if there are no running files in it !

 

or you can use http://www.carifred.com/uvk/

or download uvk http://www.carifred.com/uvk/UVKPortable.exe

once started use delete files and folders on the right side.

 

but before you use it ! make sure you do not delete things that may not be deleted.

 

hope it helps you out.

[debebee]

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\*\shell\runas]
@="Take Ownership"
"NoWorkingDirectory"=""

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\*\shell\runas\command]
@="cmd.exe /c takeown /f \"%1\" && icacls \"%1\" /grant administrators:F"
"IsolatedCommand"="cmd.exe /c takeown /f \"%1\" && icacls \"%1\" /grant administrators:F"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell\runas]
@="Take Ownership"
"NoWorkingDirectory"=""

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell\runas\command]
@="cmd.exe /c takeown /f \"%1\" /r /d y && icacls \"%1\" /grant administrators:F /t"
"IsolatedCommand"="cmd.exe /c takeown /f \"%1\" /r /d y && icacls \"%1\" /grant administrators:F /t"

 

http://joshcellsoftwares.com/products/winownership/

[front360]

Spoiler

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\*\shell\runas]
@="Take Ownership"
"NoWorkingDirectory"=""

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\*\shell\runas\command]
@="cmd.exe /c takeown /f \"%1\" && icacls \"%1\" /grant administrators:F"
"IsolatedCommand"="cmd.exe /c takeown /f \"%1\" && icacls \"%1\" /grant administrators:F"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell\runas]
@="Take Ownership"
"NoWorkingDirectory"=""

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell\runas\command]
@="cmd.exe /c takeown /f \"%1\" /r /d y && icacls \"%1\" /grant administrators:F /t"
"IsolatedCommand"="cmd.exe /c takeown /f \"%1\" /r /d y && icacls \"%1\" /grant administrators:F /t"

 

Do I just merge this in the Registry or first make changes to "NoWorkingDirectory" or something else?  Thanks in advance. 

[ashish1989]

9 hours ago, jabrwky said:

Lockhunter is a great tool, but careful. Create a restore point (or even system image of C:) first for safety. It can be run in Safe if needed.

Or run "everything" Everything Search Engine_VoidTools from Run as System tool. 

  Disclaimer: careful with VPN components not to bork the tcpip stack or wireless files.

Please inform of results.

 

9 hours ago, eurobyn said:

boot from a rescue disk and delete it from there.

but make sure you do not delete anything that is important.

 

it could be also that the file names are to long and then you can not remove it.

changing the filenames could help if there are no running files in it !

 

or you can use http://www.carifred.com/uvk/

or download uvk http://www.carifred.com/uvk/UVKPortable.exe

once started use delete files and folders on the right side.

 

but before you use it ! make sure you do not delete things that may not be deleted.

 

hope it helps you out.

Guys I don't think I need these softs

I am asking 4 the permanent solution to the problem

So that I can delete the file with ease. I do not face any problems in windows 7 but in windows 10 its strange when i am the administrator

7 hours ago, teodz1984 said:

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\*\shell\runas]
@="Take Ownership"
"NoWorkingDirectory"=""

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\*\shell\runas\command]
@="cmd.exe /c takeown /f \"%1\" && icacls \"%1\" /grant administrators:F"
"IsolatedCommand"="cmd.exe /c takeown /f \"%1\" && icacls \"%1\" /grant administrators:F"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell\runas]
@="Take Ownership"
"NoWorkingDirectory"=""

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell\runas\command]
@="cmd.exe /c takeown /f \"%1\" /r /d y && icacls \"%1\" /grant administrators:F /t"
"IsolatedCommand"="cmd.exe /c takeown /f \"%1\" /r /d y && icacls \"%1\" /grant administrators:F /t"

 

http://joshcellsoftwares.com/products/winownership/

This is for each file or folder or a one time process?

[straycat19]

52 minutes ago, ashish1989 said:

I do not face any problems in windows 7 but in windows 10 its strange when i am the administrator

 

But you could because there are files in Windows 7 that require System rights which are higher than Administrator rights.

 

53 minutes ago, ashish1989 said:

This is for each file or folder or a one time process?

 

This is a one time process that elevates the command prompt.

 

From your responses you do not sound as if you have a great deal of computer knowledge.  Therefore you are better off using the software because you can totally trash your system if you don't know exactly what you are doing when working with the registry and changing permissions on files that may not function correctly if you change the permissions.  

 

There is no 'permanent solution' to this problem as you may run into other files that require System rights not Administrator rights.  This is by design because these are the files you normally shouldn't be messing with.

[masterupc]

The steps I wrote is for the folder you want to delete, not for taking ownership of C drive (it's not wise to mess with C drive ownership)

You can delete it booting from a live CD/USB of linux or whatever you want. But first be sure you make a backup of your drive... just in case.

Luck.

[Kalju]

People, rape is not a solution! 

First of all, however, is needed to find out cause of the problem, then remove the cause and then you can proceed further.

[ashish1989]

run the above registry but no luck

[Pete 12]

Try Unlocker ! Great program works perfect in Win7/10 , used it many times ...............

[ashish1989]

1 hour ago, Pete 12 said:

Try Unlocker ! Great program works perfect in Win7/10 , used it many times ...............

I know about this soft

But I m asking 4 a permanent solution

So that I don't need to use any of these softs

[Pete 12]

Not easy in Win10 , if you find one it will be killed in next update maybe !

Unlocker is in my right-click menu and very easy to use when you have to delete a "stubborn" file ............

[debebee]

6 hours ago, ashish1989 said:

run the above registry but no luck

Right click directory in explorer , then Take Ownership

Del folder to See if the error still exists...

Just make sure you are not deleting system folders of your OS

 

[knowledge-Spammer]

ashish1989

 

whats the name of the folder u want to remove ?

 

http://winaero.com/comment.php?comment.news.18

[ashish1989]

see this guys I copied this files in program files folder with easy access

but when I m trying to delete it or any any other file or folder access popup is coming

when I m the administrator why is this happening

 

[Kalju]

That does not happen, it is so. This is a way that you need to confirm if you want to change the system files or folders. Very simple reason - you should not make changes in the system folders. But if You so-so-so want, it is possible, but You need to confirm.
Interestingly, throughout the last week was one similar tale.

 

[tao]

18 minutes ago, Kalju said:

... It is so.  ... need to confirm ... to change the system files or folders. Very simple reason - you should not make changes in the system folders. But if you ... want ... you need to confirm....

 

Crystal clear! 

Much thanks!

Regards!

[Kalju]

OK! It should work, at least for me working.

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So, if You really want to disable file copy, save, paste, delete etc confirmation in system folders, open Registry Editor and find the registry key

1. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System
2. Now find on the right panel EnableLUA and change the value from 1 to 0
3. Restart is required. After restart You do not need to confirm no more.

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Let us know, working or not.

[DKT27]

8 hours ago, Pete 12 said:

Try Unlocker ! Great program works perfect in Win7/10 , used it many times ...............

 

5 hours ago, teodz1984 said:

Right click directory in explorer , then Take Ownership

Del folder to See if the error still exists...

Just make sure you are not deleting system folders of your OS

 

 

4 hours ago, Kalju said:

That does not happen, it is so. This is a way that you need to confirm if you want to change the system files or folders. Very simple reason - you should not make changes in the system folders. But if You so-so-so want, it is possible, but You need to confirm.
Interestingly, throughout the last week was one similar tale.

 

 

All the things mentioned above will help you. Sometimes some folders are hard to delete and different methods are required to delete them. Still, visiting the previous thread for the same will help you with it.

[debebee]

6 hours ago, ashish1989 said:

see this guys I copied this files in program files folder with easy access

but when I m trying to delete it or any any other file or folder access popup is coming

when I m the administrator why is this happening

 

THAT IS THE RIGHT WINDOWS response...

As others have said, you shouldn't delete stuff in the windows and program files directory...

This is a precautionary measure against deleting important system files.. (kinda like an ANTI_DUMMY MEASURE)

Al you have to do is confirm with continue and go your way

 

 

[csmdew]

Use "take ownership" file and no more problems; I had same problems until i found this old file for win 7 but it works just as well on win 10.