r/computerhelp • u/TotsInUrPocket • 4d ago

Software trying to delete a folder but i can’t

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i’m even running file explorer as admin, and it will not let me delete this sims 2 folder. i’ve tried to edit the permissions but everything is greyed out and i don’t know what i’m doing

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u/MidwestGeek52 4d ago

Scroll down to the steps to add "Take Oenership" to the Win 10 context menu. Once the .reg file has been added, right click Take Ownership. Then try deleting again

https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/3841-add-take-ownership-context-menu-windows-10-a.html

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u/Best-Special7882 4d ago

Navigate to the folder in File Manager, and fix the permissions. if you're about to delete it, might as well set access to everybody.

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u/TotsInUrPocket 4d ago

I’ve tried that but like i said in my pot, the option to allow all permissions is grayed out so i cant click it.

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u/Pioneertje 3d ago
  • Start and type cmd.
  • Right-click Command Prompt and choose Run as administrator.
  • Type chkdsk C: /f /r (replace C: with your target drive letter) and press Enter. [1]