unable to delete a file on my desktop

i have a file called sfdrvup on my desktop.
i had to update my starforse drv for vista.
i downloaded the zip to my desktop and unpacked it to my desktop. it
unpacked as:
Folder sfdrvup with sfdrvup application within.

i am unable to delete it now i am finished with it.
it says in a popup (!) Destination Folder Access Denied:
You need permission to perform this action

i am the sole account on this pc (Admin) i dont undertand why i dont have
permition !
if you need anymore info please let me know to help you
thankyou in advance

MarcusC04L;687428 Wrote:
> i have a file called sfdrvup on my desktop.
> i had to update my starforse drv for vista.
> i downloaded the zip to my desktop and unpacked it to my desktop. it
> unpacked as:
> Folder sfdrvup with sfdrvup application within.
>
> i am unable to delete it now i am finished with it.
> it says in a popup (!) Destination Folder Access Denied:
> You need permission to perform this action
>
> i am the sole account on this pc (Admin) i dont undertand why i dont
> have
> permition !
> if you need anymore info please let me know to help you
> thankyou in advance


Hi Marcus,

Sometimes you will need to delete the contents of the folder and it's
subfolders first. If it still will not delete, then try to take
ownership of it first, then see if it will let you afterwards. This
tutorial will show you how to take ownership if needed.

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

Hope this helps you,
Shawn


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ThankYou Shawn, the solution on you website through cmd worked perfectly.

what a lifesaver. tyvm :-)))

MarcusC04L;687852 Wrote:
> ThankYou Shawn, the solution on you website through cmd worked
> perfectly.
>
> what a lifesaver. tyvm :-)))

Your welcome Marcus. I'm glad to hear that you were able to delete the
file.

Shawn


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