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  1. #1

    Default Windows.old folder

    Has anyone tried to delete this folder after installing the new release?
    I'm getting errors saying i have insufficient permissions but i'm logged in
    as administrator. I also can't empty the recycle bin and it may be related
    to this issue also.


    Rich Guest

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  3. #2

    Default Re: Windows.old folder

    In past builds, the best way to delete was to take owner ship of the file.
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    "Rich" <budzinski@rti.org> wrote in message
    news:uo$WbsfQGHA.3972@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
    > Has anyone tried to delete this folder after installing the new release?
    > I'm getting errors saying i have insufficient permissions but i'm logged
    > in as administrator. I also can't empty the recycle bin and it may be
    > related to this issue also.
    >

    Andre Da Costa [Extended64] Guest

  4. #3

    Default Re: Windows.old folder

    I had this also - yeh ownership should work a treat :o)

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    "Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" <andred25@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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    > In past builds, the best way to delete was to take owner ship of the file.
    > --
    > --
    > Andre
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    >
    > "Rich" <budzinski@rti.org> wrote in message
    > news:uo$WbsfQGHA.3972@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
    >> Has anyone tried to delete this folder after installing the new release?
    >> I'm getting errors saying i have insufficient permissions but i'm logged
    >> in as administrator. I also can't empty the recycle bin and it may be
    >> related to this issue also.
    >>
    >
    >

    Zack Whittaker \(R2 Mentor\) Guest

  5. #4

    Default Re: Windows.old folder

    I guess I took ownership the wrong way because it still won't do the delete.


    "Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" <andred25@hotmail.com> wrote in message
    news:OTj7XFgQGHA.516@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
    > In past builds, the best way to delete was to take owner ship of the file.
    > --
    > --
    > Andre
    > Windows Connect | [url]http://www.windowsconnected.com[/url]
    > Extended64 | [url]http://www.extended64.com[/url]
    > Blog | [url]http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre[/url]
    > [url]http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta[/url]
    >
    > "Rich" <budzinski@rti.org> wrote in message
    > news:uo$WbsfQGHA.3972@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
    >> Has anyone tried to delete this folder after installing the new release?
    >> I'm getting errors saying i have insufficient permissions but i'm logged
    >> in as administrator. I also can't empty the recycle bin and it may be
    >> related to this issue also.
    >>
    >
    >

    Rich Guest

  6. #5

    Default Re: Windows.old folder

    Reboot into safe mode and then try deleting it.
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    Andre
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    "Rich" <budzinski@rti.org> wrote in message
    news:eKyRkRiQGHA.3192@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
    >I guess I took ownership the wrong way because it still won't do the
    >delete.
    >
    >
    > "Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" <andred25@hotmail.com> wrote in message
    > news:OTj7XFgQGHA.516@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
    >> In past builds, the best way to delete was to take owner ship of the
    >> file.
    >> --
    >> --
    >> Andre
    >> Windows Connect | [url]http://www.windowsconnected.com[/url]
    >> Extended64 | [url]http://www.extended64.com[/url]
    >> Blog | [url]http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre[/url]
    >> [url]http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta[/url]
    >>
    >> "Rich" <budzinski@rti.org> wrote in message
    >> news:uo$WbsfQGHA.3972@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
    >>> Has anyone tried to delete this folder after installing the new release?
    >>> I'm getting errors saying i have insufficient permissions but i'm logged
    >>> in as administrator. I also can't empty the recycle bin and it may be
    >>> related to this issue also.
    >>>
    >>
    >>
    >
    >

    Andre Da Costa [Extended64] Guest

  7. #6

    Default Re: Windows.old folder

    I've got the same problem.

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    "Rich" <budzinski@rti.org> wrote in message
    news:eKyRkRiQGHA.3192@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
    >I guess I took ownership the wrong way because it still won't do the
    >delete.
    >
    >
    > "Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" <andred25@hotmail.com> wrote in message
    > news:OTj7XFgQGHA.516@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
    >> In past builds, the best way to delete was to take owner ship of the
    >> file.
    >> --
    >> --
    >> Andre
    >> Windows Connect | [url]http://www.windowsconnected.com[/url]
    >> Extended64 | [url]http://www.extended64.com[/url]
    >> Blog | [url]http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre[/url]
    >> [url]http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta[/url]
    >>
    >> "Rich" <budzinski@rti.org> wrote in message
    >> news:uo$WbsfQGHA.3972@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
    >>> Has anyone tried to delete this folder after installing the new release?
    >>> I'm getting errors saying i have insufficient permissions but i'm logged
    >>> in as administrator. I also can't empty the recycle bin and it may be
    >>> related to this issue also.
    >>>
    >>
    >>
    >
    >

    Josh Einstein Guest

  8. #7

    Default Re: Windows.old folder

    Hello!

    You now have to edit the rights to allow "Full control"
    to the new owner(s) (administrator(s)).

    Cheers, Roman

    "Josh Einstein" <josheinstein@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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    > I've got the same problem.
    >
    > --
    roman modic Guest

  9. #8

    Default Re: Windows.old folder

    What worked for mem is I renamed it to "WindowsJUNK" all one word, and
    deleted that. I think from renaming it I must have broken the permissions or
    something on it, but usually renaming it when it says it can't be deleted,
    means that you can delete it ;o)

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    --- Original message follows ---
    "roman modic" <modicr@astral-it.com> wrote in message
    news:%23TEkD6oQGHA.5400@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
    > Hello!
    >
    > You now have to edit the rights to allow "Full control"
    > to the new owner(s) (administrator(s)).
    >
    > Cheers, Roman
    >
    > "Josh Einstein" <josheinstein@hotmail.com> wrote in message
    > news:%23ERPeulQGHA.2704@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
    >> I've got the same problem.
    >>
    >> --
    >

    Zack Whittaker \(R2 Mentor\) Guest

  10. #9

    Default Re: Windows.old folder

    i have used a thirnd party boot CD (bartPE in my case) and it worked fine

    "Rich" <budzinski@rti.org> wrote in message
    news:uo$WbsfQGHA.3972@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
    > Has anyone tried to delete this folder after installing the new release?
    > I'm getting errors saying i have insufficient permissions but i'm logged
    > in as administrator. I also can't empty the recycle bin and it may be
    > related to this issue also.
    >
    Hutman Gal Guest

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