microsoft.public.windowsxp.security_admin

I'm already logged in with Administrator rights..

"Newell White" wrote:

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> "Regine" wrote:
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> > 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.
> --
> Regards,
> Newell White
>