microsoft.public.windowsxp.security_admin

On Thu, 13 Mar 2008 03:48:04 -0700, Regine wrote in
microsoft.public.windowsxp.security_admin:

>I'm already logged in with Administrator rights..

As Nigel wrote: "take ownership of the folders first".

>"Newell White" wrote:
>> "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!
>>
>> 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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