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Windows Vista Creator Owner folder, cannot delete it

Discussion in 'Legacy Windows' started by savagcl, 2009/10/16.

  1. 2009/10/16
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    savagcl Geek Member Thread Starter

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    I have a folder in the Program Files folder (64bit area) that is controlled by the CREATOR OWNER
    labeled "GATEWAY ". There are no permission check marks assigned to the folder (Its a Gateway PC).

    Under the Security tab, Admin, Users, and Trusted Installer have full permissions but Creator Owner
    shows no permissions.

    I want to delete this folder since its very much out of date but Vista won't let me delete it.
    I have tried the "Take Control" utility (using both Admin and Users) but still cannot delete this folder.

    I don't know a lot about the vista security except I think it goes overboard.

    Any ideas as to how i can get rid of the GATEWAY folder?

    Thank you,
    savagcl
     
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    Hi Evan, thanks for responding.

    I installed Take Ownership to the registry and rebooted. Then signed on as administrator. Right-clicked
    on the folder but still won't let me delete the folder. Still says i need permission.....
     
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    Got it!

    Thanks, Evan, really appreciate it.

    savagcl
     
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    Your Welcome. Glad I could help. :)
     

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