Windows 10: Can't delete malware file - readonly

Discus and support Can't delete malware file - readonly in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; Hi, my laptop has malware on it. it's blocked and isn't doing anything but every time the scanner runs, it flags it. The file is in... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by dougfree789, Sep 22, 2020.

  1. Can't delete malware file - readonly


    Hi,

    my laptop has malware on it. it's blocked and isn't doing anything but every time the scanner runs, it flags it. The file is in c:\$Recycle.bin\s-{random SID}

    the file is set to read-only. I can't make it not read-only. I tried running cmd as administrator and enter attrib -R filename and get access denied because i don't own it since it was created with a random SID. Short of a complete reinstall, is there anything at all I can do to make the file not read-only and/or delete it? i'm running windows 10 pro.

    thanks

    Doug

    :)
     
    dougfree789, Sep 22, 2020
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  2. Jsssssssss, Sep 22, 2020
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  3. Alden Rey Win User

    Can't delete malware file - readonly

    deleting hard drive files

    Hi,

    May we know what type of file are you trying to delete? Would it be Office documents, media files, or picture files? If you're trying to delete files for free some space on your device. We suggest to perform a Disc Cleanup. Kindly follow the steps below to
    perform the task:

    • Type in Cortana Disc Cleanup
    • Choose the files to delete
    • Click on "Clean up system files"
    • Click on Ok

    For any concerns, don't hesitate to get back to us.

    Regards.
     
    Alden Rey, Sep 22, 2020
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