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Re: Read-only on USB

 
 
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      11-10-2007

"Reilwin" <> wrote in message
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> The problem:
> I have a usb stick (Sandisk U3 Cruzer mini) on which I've saved several
> files in a variety of folders. Now, I want to delete some of those files
> and
> folders, but am unable to do so.
>
> Attempting to disable read-only on the folders is useless, and research on
> the internet found that having folders set as "read-only" is expected
> behaviour and doesn't prevent them from being manipulated.


Tried taking ownership of the files via the Command Prompt running as
Administrator?
takeown /f filepath should allow you to modify or delete.


 
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