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    mitchsc Posts: 802, Reputation: 7
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    #1

    Jun 10, 2008, 06:32 PM
    Can't Delete Folder - Can't Turn Off Read-Only
    I created a temporary folder on my desktop to download some photos from an old SD card before I tossed it, then sent them from the folder to burn on a CD. No Problem.

    Now I can't delete the temporary desktop folder. When I go to properties, it says read-only. I unchecked it from read-only, but when I try to delete it, it just goes back to read-only and won't delete.

    I looked on Microsoft Support, and they suggest changing the registry. I was hoping for a simpler solution. Any ideas?

    Thanks
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    friend4u178 Posts: 3,349, Reputation: 1584
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    Jun 10, 2008, 06:50 PM
    You may be able to delete it through Notepad , I have used this method to great affect a couple of times.

    Run notepad.exe Go "File" "Open" select the folder and hit delete !

    Hopefully that works for you.
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    Scleros Posts: 2,165, Reputation: 262
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    Jun 10, 2008, 07:11 PM
    What error message do you get when trying to delete?

    Comments:
    • All folders are marked read-only, not with a full check mark, but just partial checked with a green square.
    • For Windows 2000 or later, verify you have necessary permissions on the folder's Properties > Security tab. You can reinherit and replace permissions via the Advanced button if need be.
    • Reboot the computer to attempt to clear any hung processes or open file handles referencing the folder. Microsoft offers a Process Explorer utility that displays files associated with a particular process and allows you free the handle.
    • If all of the above have failed, booting into safe mode via F8 at startup and attempting delete is another option.
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    seahwk83 Posts: 3,276, Reputation: 212
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    Jun 10, 2008, 08:23 PM
    In explorer
    c:\Documents and Settings\User Name (you)\Desktop

    In the path above in the desktop folder should be the temp folder you created, try and delete here
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    Jun 10, 2008, 08:23 PM
    As per my thinking, you need to scan your computer for the Virus first & then check it solve your problem or not.


    Abid Shaikh

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