WinXP - Cannot remove folder, access denied

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  • isochar
    Super MURCer
    • Nov 1999
    • 1113

    #1

    WinXP - Cannot remove folder, access denied

    I had this error when I first tried to delete it, so I set permissions up so the administrator group had control of it. Once I deleted it, I thought my problems were solved. However, when I try to empty my recycle bin, it gives me the error again! I can't move it out of the recycle bin to check its permissions because Windows isn't letting me move it.

    Any ideas? TIA
  • KeiFront
    Super MURCer
    • Sep 2001
    • 2668

    #2
    Have you restarted your computer already this could solve your problem. (The Handle that locks the folder will be deleted then)
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    • isochar
      Super MURCer
      • Nov 1999
      • 1113

      #3
      I've tried emptying the bin/restoring the folder while in safe mode, still no go. I'm fairly certain it has to do with permissions, but I can't change them since it is in the recycle bin.

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      • KeiFront
        Super MURCer
        • Sep 2001
        • 2668

        #4
        Check your permissions of the folder Recycler. This folder contains the permissions of the recycle bin.

        Recycler -> Properties, then choose Advanced on the Security page.
        Main: Dual Xeon LV2.4Ghz@3.1Ghz | 3X21" | NVidia 6800 | 2Gb DDR | SCSI
        Second: Dual PIII 1GHz | 21" Monitor | G200MMS + Quadro 2 Pro | 512MB ECC SDRAM | SCSI
        Third: Apple G4 450Mhz | 21" Monitor | Radeon 8500 | 1,5Gb SDRAM | SCSI

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        • isochar
          Super MURCer
          • Nov 1999
          • 1113

          #5
          Did the trick once I set all the subfolders/files to gain the same permissions as the RECYCLER. Thanks!

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