Problem deleting a "Dos" file
Running XP Pro SP3 I have a couple of files that I'd like to delete, but all
I get is "Access Denied". When I look at properties there is no "Security" tab for the file. I get the same if I attempt to delete the file in a "Dos" prompt window. There appears to be no event logged anywhere to say what the problem is. I've tried reloading the machine with no change. Any help appreciated. |
Problem deleting a "Dos" file
Oldster wrote:
Running XP Pro SP3 I have a couple of files that I'd like to delete, but all I get is "Access Denied". When I look at properties there is no "Security" tab for the file. I get the same if I attempt to delete the file in a "Dos" prompt window. There appears to be no event logged anywhere to say what the problem is. I've tried reloading the machine with no change. Any help appreciated. In order to be able to see the Security tab you need to turn off Simple File Sharing. To do this follow the instructions he http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307874/ As for the other, you probably need to take ownership of the files. To do this follow the instructions he http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308421 -- Roy Smith Windows XP Pro SP3 |
Problem deleting a "Dos" file
Oldster wrote:
Running XP Pro SP3 I have a couple of files that I'd like to delete, but all I get is "Access Denied". When I look at properties there is no "Security" tab for the file. I get the same if I attempt to delete the file in a "Dos" prompt window. There appears to be no event logged anywhere to say what the problem is. I've tried reloading the machine with no change. Any help appreciated. In order to be able to see the Security tab you need to turn off Simple File Sharing. To do this follow the instructions he http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307874/ As for the other, you probably need to take ownership of the files. To do this follow the instructions he http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308421 -- Roy Smith Windows XP Pro SP3 |
Problem deleting a "Dos" file
Oldster wrote:
Running XP Pro SP3 I have a couple of files that I'd like to delete, but all I get is "Access Denied". When I look at properties there is no "Security" tab for the file. I get the same if I attempt to delete the file in a "Dos" prompt window. There appears to be no event logged anywhere to say what the problem is. I've tried reloading the machine with no change. Any help appreciated. What are these files? (Names...) Where are they located? (Directory path...) What do you mean 'reloading the machine'? Sounds like format/install clean to me. Do you mean 'rebooting' or 'restarting'? Tried in 'Safe Mode'? http://www.pchell.com/support/safemode.shtml Tried taking ownership of the files? How to Take Ownership of a File or Folder in Windows XP http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308421 Read *carefully* - do not just skim the page and start following steps. There is important information there dependent on the version of Windows XP. Tried programs that are made to delete the 'undeletable'? Unlocker http://ccollomb.free.fr/unlocker/ -- Shenan Stanley MS-MVP -- How To Ask Questions The Smart Way http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html |
Problem deleting a "Dos" file
Oldster wrote:
Running XP Pro SP3 I have a couple of files that I'd like to delete, but all I get is "Access Denied". When I look at properties there is no "Security" tab for the file. I get the same if I attempt to delete the file in a "Dos" prompt window. There appears to be no event logged anywhere to say what the problem is. I've tried reloading the machine with no change. Any help appreciated. What are these files? (Names...) Where are they located? (Directory path...) What do you mean 'reloading the machine'? Sounds like format/install clean to me. Do you mean 'rebooting' or 'restarting'? Tried in 'Safe Mode'? http://www.pchell.com/support/safemode.shtml Tried taking ownership of the files? How to Take Ownership of a File or Folder in Windows XP http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308421 Read *carefully* - do not just skim the page and start following steps. There is important information there dependent on the version of Windows XP. Tried programs that are made to delete the 'undeletable'? Unlocker http://ccollomb.free.fr/unlocker/ -- Shenan Stanley MS-MVP -- How To Ask Questions The Smart Way http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html |
Problem deleting a "Dos" file
"Roy Smith" wrote in message ... Oldster wrote: Running XP Pro SP3 I have a couple of files that I'd like to delete, but all I get is "Access Denied". When I look at properties there is no "Security" tab for the file. I get the same if I attempt to delete the file in a "Dos" prompt window. There appears to be no event logged anywhere to say what the problem is. I've tried reloading the machine with no change. Any help appreciated. In order to be able to see the Security tab you need to turn off Simple File Sharing. To do this follow the instructions he http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307874/ Simple file sharing is already disabled. I can see the security tab on other folders/files. As for the other, you probably need to take ownership of the files. To do this follow the instructions he http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308421 As far as I know, I am the owner of all files on the system. There are no other users, and I am an administrator. -- Roy Smith Windows XP Pro SP3 |
Problem deleting a "Dos" file
"Roy Smith" wrote in message ... Oldster wrote: Running XP Pro SP3 I have a couple of files that I'd like to delete, but all I get is "Access Denied". When I look at properties there is no "Security" tab for the file. I get the same if I attempt to delete the file in a "Dos" prompt window. There appears to be no event logged anywhere to say what the problem is. I've tried reloading the machine with no change. Any help appreciated. In order to be able to see the Security tab you need to turn off Simple File Sharing. To do this follow the instructions he http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307874/ Simple file sharing is already disabled. I can see the security tab on other folders/files. As for the other, you probably need to take ownership of the files. To do this follow the instructions he http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308421 As far as I know, I am the owner of all files on the system. There are no other users, and I am an administrator. -- Roy Smith Windows XP Pro SP3 |
Problem deleting a "Dos" file
"Oldster" wrote in message ... "Roy Smith" wrote in message ... Oldster wrote: Running XP Pro SP3 I have a couple of files that I'd like to delete, but all I get is "Access Denied". When I look at properties there is no "Security" tab for the file. I get the same if I attempt to delete the file in a "Dos" prompt window. There appears to be no event logged anywhere to say what the problem is. I've tried reloading the machine with no change. Any help appreciated. In order to be able to see the Security tab you need to turn off Simple File Sharing. To do this follow the instructions he http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307874/ Simple file sharing is already disabled. I can see the security tab on other folders/files. As for the other, you probably need to take ownership of the files. To do this follow the instructions he http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308421 As far as I know, I am the owner of all files on the system. There are no other users, and I am an administrator. -- Roy Smith Windows XP Pro SP3 Problem resolved by using Safe Mode. However I still would like to know what had hold of the files. "Unlocker" implied that there were NO connections to the file, yet something seems to "know" about it. |
Problem deleting a "Dos" file
"Oldster" wrote in message ... "Roy Smith" wrote in message ... Oldster wrote: Running XP Pro SP3 I have a couple of files that I'd like to delete, but all I get is "Access Denied". When I look at properties there is no "Security" tab for the file. I get the same if I attempt to delete the file in a "Dos" prompt window. There appears to be no event logged anywhere to say what the problem is. I've tried reloading the machine with no change. Any help appreciated. In order to be able to see the Security tab you need to turn off Simple File Sharing. To do this follow the instructions he http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307874/ Simple file sharing is already disabled. I can see the security tab on other folders/files. As for the other, you probably need to take ownership of the files. To do this follow the instructions he http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308421 As far as I know, I am the owner of all files on the system. There are no other users, and I am an administrator. -- Roy Smith Windows XP Pro SP3 Problem resolved by using Safe Mode. However I still would like to know what had hold of the files. "Unlocker" implied that there were NO connections to the file, yet something seems to "know" about it. |
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