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Can't delete folders (Windows 10)

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Hi guys, I need a little help.

 

So, I am not able to delete folders because it says "You require permission from *compname*\*username* to make changes to this folder"

 

But I am the admin, and I've tried changing the ownership and permission to the folder and it still won't work. I got dozens of these empty folders and can't delete them :(

 

I've also tried using some cmd commands to no avail.

You can bark like a dog, but that won't make you a dog.

You can act like someone you're not, but that won't change who you are.

 

Finished Crysis without a discrete GPU,15 FPS average, and a lot of heart

 

How I plan my builds -

Spoiler

For me I start with the "There's no way I'm not gonna spend $1,000 on a system."

Followed by the "Wow I need to buy the OS for a $100!?"

Then "Let's start with the 'best budget GPU' and 'best budget CPU' that actually fits what I think is my budget."

Realizing my budget is a lot less, I work my way to "I think these new games will run on a cheap ass CPU."

Then end with "The new parts launching next year is probably gonna be better and faster for the same price so I'll just buy next year."

 

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12 hours ago, deXxterlab97 said:

Which folder are you trying to delete?

Steam game folders, I moved them over to other drives. Especially since I got a new one. But after it's done moving, the folder is still there but there aren't any files and I can't delete it.

 

 

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You can bark like a dog, but that won't make you a dog.

You can act like someone you're not, but that won't change who you are.

 

Finished Crysis without a discrete GPU,15 FPS average, and a lot of heart

 

How I plan my builds -

Spoiler

For me I start with the "There's no way I'm not gonna spend $1,000 on a system."

Followed by the "Wow I need to buy the OS for a $100!?"

Then "Let's start with the 'best budget GPU' and 'best budget CPU' that actually fits what I think is my budget."

Realizing my budget is a lot less, I work my way to "I think these new games will run on a cheap ass CPU."

Then end with "The new parts launching next year is probably gonna be better and faster for the same price so I'll just buy next year."

 

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48 minutes ago, YoloSwag said:

Hi guys, I need a little help.

 

So, I am not able to delete folders because it says "You require permission from *compname*\*username* to make changes to this folder"

 

But I am the admin, and I've tried changing the ownership and permission to the folder and it still won't work. I got dozens of these empty folders and can't delete them :(

 

I've also tried using some cmd commands to no avail.

Are you a linux person? 

 

Edit: As in do you have bootable linux?

Want to know which mobo to get?

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Choose whatever you need. Any more, you're wasting your money. Any less, and you don't get the features you need.

 

Only you know what you need to do with your computer, so nobody's really qualified to answer this question except for you.

 

chEcK iNsidE sPoilEr fOr a tREat!

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11 hours ago, bob51zhang said:

Are you a linux person? 

 

Edit: As in do you have bootable linux?

Nah, haven't tried any yet. Why?

 

Out of Topic: Nice gif. just noticed it was JayzTwoCents lol.

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You can bark like a dog, but that won't make you a dog.

You can act like someone you're not, but that won't change who you are.

 

Finished Crysis without a discrete GPU,15 FPS average, and a lot of heart

 

How I plan my builds -

Spoiler

For me I start with the "There's no way I'm not gonna spend $1,000 on a system."

Followed by the "Wow I need to buy the OS for a $100!?"

Then "Let's start with the 'best budget GPU' and 'best budget CPU' that actually fits what I think is my budget."

Realizing my budget is a lot less, I work my way to "I think these new games will run on a cheap ass CPU."

Then end with "The new parts launching next year is probably gonna be better and faster for the same price so I'll just buy next year."

 

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On 9.3.2017 at 3:32 AM, YoloSwag said:

Hi guys, I need a little help.

 

So, I am not able to delete folders because it says "You require permission from *compname*\*username* to make changes to this folder"

 

But I am the admin, and I've tried changing the ownership and permission to the folder and it still won't work. I got dozens of these empty folders and can't delete them :(

 

I've also tried using some cmd commands to no avail.

YOu can use this software to delete it.

http://www.emptyloop.com/unlocker/

I wanted delete my skyrim mods in Steam folder, and this helps me alot.

cheers 

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On 3/13/2017 at 11:55 PM, SmashinMachine said:

YOu can use this software to delete it.

http://www.emptyloop.com/unlocker/

I wanted delete my skyrim mods in Steam folder, and this helps me alot.

cheers 

Thanks for the suggestion. But a couple of days after I posted this I've done a clean install instead. Will try it though if it happens again. Cheers :D

You can bark like a dog, but that won't make you a dog.

You can act like someone you're not, but that won't change who you are.

 

Finished Crysis without a discrete GPU,15 FPS average, and a lot of heart

 

How I plan my builds -

Spoiler

For me I start with the "There's no way I'm not gonna spend $1,000 on a system."

Followed by the "Wow I need to buy the OS for a $100!?"

Then "Let's start with the 'best budget GPU' and 'best budget CPU' that actually fits what I think is my budget."

Realizing my budget is a lot less, I work my way to "I think these new games will run on a cheap ass CPU."

Then end with "The new parts launching next year is probably gonna be better and faster for the same price so I'll just buy next year."

 

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