Can't delete file

[L.C.]

EDIT: Um, LC. I didn't make it past the 3rd step. I don't have that as a choice. I skipped over it but I don't have a security tab on properties either. I'm using Windows XP Home, if that helps you.

Ok. I was using Windows XP Pro and by disabling "Simple file sharing" you get access to technical and flexible permissions editting for files and folders, for sharing and local material. I have had the problem you had before, and from Googling, that became the solution to my problem (at the time I didn't have Ubuntu installed on my 40GB HDD that I now reserve for Linux).

 

If none of those work, the solution that is genuinely guaranteed to work is by deleting it through Linux. Windows can't stop Linux.

 

Just download Ubuntu, you don't need to install it, just run it via. a CD...

Unfortunately he does. I tried to delete stuff just a few days ago through Ubuntu without installing it and Ubuntu denied permission for that. You can't do it unless you install Ubuntu (this is sort of re!@#$%^&*ed).

 

Basic instructions otherwise would be again, to simply mount your harddrive, locate and delete the folder/file you want.

Edited August 5, 2008 by L.C.

[JoWie]

Ok. I was using Windows XP Pro and by disabling "Simple file sharing" you get access to technical and flexible permissions editting for files and folders, for sharing and local material. I have had the problem you had before, and from Googling, that became the solution to my problem (at the time I didn't have Ubuntu installed on my 40GB HDD that I now reserve for Linux).

 

If i recall correctly, windows XP home still allows you to access those settings under safe mode.

 

If it doesn't work under safe mode there are some alternatives, try this: http://www.winhelponline.com/blog/reset-th...-in-windows-xp/

[rootbear75]

Tried that, Jowie.. access denied message. I thought I mentioned it in a post before.. too lazy to check, haha.

 

Let me try what LC said really quick.

 

EDIT: Um, LC. I didn't make it past the 3rd step. I don't have that as a choice. I skipped over it but I don't have a security tab on properties either. I'm using Windows XP Home, if that helps you.

XP home doesnt have a security tab like Pro/Media Center do.

 

If none of those work, the solution that is genuinely guaranteed to work is by deleting it through Linux. Windows can't stop Linux.

i love that quote: Windows can't stop Linux, lol

[Shock]

No luck, Jowie.

 

Batch file won't even run. It opens for a second and closes instantly.

[JoWie]

Try this,

 

• Save Subinacl.exe in C:\windows\system32\
   
  
• Start -> run -> cmd
   
  
• Type / paste the command:
  

  subinacl /subdirectories C: /grant=administrators=f

  
  

 

I can assume the folder is on your C: drive?

[Shock]

It gave me this window:

 

http://img354.imageshack.us/img354/3185/42163853uu8.png

[JoWie]

Ah i am sorry, its in a setup file.

 

Just run the .MSI and use C:\windows\system32\ as the install path.

[Shock]

No dice.

 

Still can't.

 

Jowie said to use recovery console to delete.. so I'm going to try that.

[MikeTheNose]

This problem is easy to fix; dealt with it myself before.

 

Phase #1

1. Open up a folder, or goto My Computer.

2. Tools --> Folder Options --> View

3. Uncheck "Simple file sharing"

4. Apply and OK.

5. Right click on the folder you are having problems with (the one you want to delete), and select Properties.

6. Security tab, click the Advanced button.

7. Owner tab, select your account/name, check the box "Replace owner on subcontainers and objects"

8. Apply and OK your way out. Problem should be solved. If not, continue.

 

Phase #2 (slightly stronger)

9. Repeat the same instructions -- just get to the part right before you Apply and OK your way out.

10. Be sure to have done step 7.

11. Goto Effective Permissions tab.

12. Select --> Advanced --> Find Now --> Select your account/name --> OK --> OK.

13. Apply and OK your way out. Problem should be solved. If not, continue.

 

Phase #3 (strongest)

14. Repeat steps 7, and 9 through 12.

15. Goto Permissions tab, select your account/name, check "Replace permission entries on all child objects with entries shown here that apply to child objects."

16. Apply and OK your way out. Problem should be solved. Otherwise read ahead.

 

Doesn't work? Another trick might be to pop in your Windows XP CD, boot off the CD, and enter "Recovery Console" (it will be a console). Through that, you might be able to delete the file.

 

Guaranteed Solution (if the above does not work): Download Ubuntu and burn it to a CD. Boot into Ubuntu (it won't install, it will actually load the operating system from the CD; to install you would have to let it load and then double click the Install icon on Ubuntu's desktop to actually have it start making modifications to your HDD), mount your harddrive, find the folder, and delete.

 

It would help if you had an extra HDD laying around so that you could install Ubuntu on that (which is more powerful than the CD-booted version).

 

 

Windows XP Home edition requires safe mode before the above options are available.

[★ CRe]

Not for the guaranteed solution.

[L.C.]

Recently I dealt with this problem again, on my machine. Phase 3 did the trick, so I can guarantee that at least. Go into Safe mode as MikeTheNose suggests (I didn't know that; I've always used Pro edition).