Cannot delet a file

What do I have to do to be able to delete any file I choose to delete from my
system? I have a personal PC in my home that nobody uses but me. Just who
the hell do I need to get "Permision" from to delete a file from my HD? This
Vista OS is ridiculous. I feel like I need a priest or maybe an exorcist to
accomplish what took the stroke of a key or two in the old days under DOS.

/Buddha/ said:

> What do I have to do to be able to delete any file I choose to delete from my
> system? I have a personal PC in my home that nobody uses but me. Just who
> the hell do I need to get "Permision" from to delete a file from my HD? This
> Vista OS is ridiculous. I feel like I need a priest or maybe an exorcist to
> accomplish what took the stroke of a key or two in the old days under DOS.

There are times when closing Windows Explorer, then relaunching it, will
allow a file to be deleted.

For other tips...
http://support.microsoft.com/search/...=1&spid=global

you might also try turning uac off (not recomended)it is a safeguard against
deleting important files .this os is designed to be idiot proof thats why you
get all the permission required windows even if you are an administrator
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martyb


"Buddha" wrote:

> What do I have to do to be able to delete any file I choose to delete from my
> system? I have a personal PC in my home that nobody uses but me. Just who
> the hell do I need to get "Permision" from to delete a file from my HD? This
> Vista OS is ridiculous. I feel like I need a priest or maybe an exorcist to
> accomplish what took the stroke of a key or two in the old days under DOS.

I see you point, but I don't consider myself an idiot, and I resent being
treated like one. I've used every version of MS Windows since it's first
release, and it seems every release looks prettier and performs less well. I
never thought I'd say this, but Vista has made me miss XP. Returning Fax &
Scan would also be a tremendous improvement to Home Premium.

Buddha


"marty" wrote:

> you might also try turning uac off (not recomended)it is a safeguard against
> deleting important files .this os is designed to be idiot proof thats why you
> get all the permission required windows even if you are an administrator
> --
> martyb
>
>
> "Buddha" wrote:
>
> > What do I have to do to be able to delete any file I choose to delete from my
> > system? I have a personal PC in my home that nobody uses but me. Just who
> > the hell do I need to get "Permision" from to delete a file from my HD? This
> > Vista OS is ridiculous. I feel like I need a priest or maybe an exorcist to
> > accomplish what took the stroke of a key or two in the old days under DOS.

Buddha;595685 Wrote:
> What do I have to do to be able to delete any file I choose to delete
> from my
> system? I have a personal PC in my home that nobody uses but me. Just
> who
> the hell do I need to get "Permision" from to delete a file from my HD?
> This
> Vista OS is ridiculous. I feel like I need a priest or maybe an
> exorcist to
> accomplish what took the stroke of a key or two in the old days under
> DOS.

Hi Buddha,

Depending on the file and it's location, taking ownership of it will
usually allow you to modify or delete the file when it will not delete
by normal means.

http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/67...ship-file.html

Shawn


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On Sun, 3 Feb 2008 22:52:00 -0800, Buddha
<> wrote:

>What do I have to do to be able to delete any file I choose to delete from my
>system? I have a personal PC in my home that nobody uses but me. Just who
>the hell do I need to get "Permision" from to delete a file from my HD? This
>Vista OS is ridiculous. I feel like I need a priest or maybe an exorcist to
>accomplish what took the stroke of a key or two in the old days under DOS.

Turning off that piece of crap, UAC, is a start. I've tried
everything and even under SP1 RTM, the only way to delete some files
is to reboot.