microsoft.public.windowsxp.security_admin

"Regine" wrote:

> Hi,
>
> I've been trying to remove quite a few (>10) read-only folders & their
> subfolders by following the workaround instructions found at
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/256614, but I'm still unable to remove the
> folders.
>
> I created a new registry key UseSystemForSystemFolders and modified the new
> value to Type 1 in Registry Editor. Then I tried to use the attrib command
> prompt to change the read-only attribute by using attrib -r +s C:\V\Vids. But
> it says Access denied.
>
> What else can I do to get rid of these folders? Someone please help me out,
> thanks very much in advance!
>
> Sincerely,
> Regine

Login to an account that has Administrator privileges on the computer, and
take ownership of the folders first, before trying to remove them.
If you are unsure how to take ownership, search the kb for an article on it.
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Regards,
Newell White