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"Regine" wrote in message
news:F4518E5F-11E8-4446-995B-13C4D0CCBB5D@microsoft.com...
> 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
>
As all folders in the NTSC file system have the read only attribute (and
which it is stated that XP ignores the setting anyway),
it is rather hard to see what the attribute has to do with your problem.

I have deleted lots and lots and lots of folders with no problems at all.
Of course, my unprivileged account owned the folders,
or I was using an administrator account.
Jim