Windows 10: After taking folder ownership, can delete single files but not directories with their contents
Discus and support After taking folder ownership, can delete single files but not directories with their contents in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; I am trying to delete some folders (WindowsApps, Program Files, etc) from a previous Windows installation. I took ownership and am able to delete the... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/groundhogpete, Mar 3, 2021.
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