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Anonymous
2015-01-20T20:25:49+00:00

This is what the popup dialog says when I try to delete one file I just created.

I have tried solutions provided in both the following, neither works:

  1. http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows\_8-files/file-access-denied-you-need-permission-from/79bdba9b-0c84-4aa1-a5e1-52a91888fd98
  2. https://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/windows/en-US/f0d5d4c0-c11c-435a-aa2d-83388e3bd2d2/i-am-an-administrator-but-i-keep-getting-errors-like-you-require-permission-from-administrators?forum=w7itprosecurity

In security of the property dialog of the file, it shows "You must have Read permissions to view the properties of this object". When I click the "Advanced" button, it shows the same message again.

When I open an administer prompt window and navigate to the target folder and run "del the-just-created-file", it shows "Access is denied".

So pls help me delete this file.

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  1. Anonymous
    2015-02-13T06:02:10+00:00

    Hi,

    Thanks for the update regarding the issue.

    This could be an actual permission issue or it’s because the file or folder is locked by a process. Please follow the methods given below and check if this helps.

    Method 1:  Try to Run a System File Checker (SFC) scan to repair damaged System Files. Refer to the link below for more information:

    https://support.microsoft.com/kb/929833

    Method 2: Take ownership of the files by following the steps below.

    1. Go to the folder which contains the file or folder on which you want to take ownership. Right-click on the file or folder and select Properties.
    2. It'll open its Properties window. Now go to "Security" tab and select your username from the given list.
    3. Click on "Advanced" button and it'll open a new window.
    4. Click on "Change" button near "TrustedInstaller” it’ll open a new dialog box. Now type your username and click on "Check Names" button. It'll automatically convert the username to correct format.
    5. Now click on OK button.
    6. Exit from both Ownership dialog boxes and come to the first Properties window again. Now select your username and click on "Edit" button. It'll open a new window.
    7. Select your username again and click on "Allow" checkbox given for "Full control" option. Click on "Apply" button and then OK. It'll ask for confirmation, click on Yes button.

    Now you'll have full permission on the file or folder.

    Hope this information was helpful and do let us know if you need further assistance with Windows in future. We will be glad to assist.

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  2. Anonymous
    2016-03-18T05:05:47+00:00

    Turn off the preview pane in windows explorer - this causes the file to be locked.

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  3. Anonymous
    2015-02-04T06:31:16+00:00

    This problem occurs again now.

    In fact, the problem occured from time to time for many times.

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  4. Anonymous
    2015-01-21T09:21:45+00:00

    Hi,

    Thank you for keeping us updated on the status of the issue. Please feel free to reply, in case you face any other issues with Windows in future.

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  5. Anonymous
    2015-01-20T21:43:34+00:00

    ok, after a while, the file is gone, automatically. Weird!

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