Windows 10: C:\Windows\system32>ren C:\Windows\system32\catroot2 catroot2.old Access is denied.

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  1. STEVE NOVACH
    Steve Novach Win User

    C:\Windows\system32>ren C:\Windows\system32\catroot2 catroot2.old Access is denied.


    C:\Windows\system32>ren C:\Windows\system32\catroot2 catroot.2old Access is denied.

    :)
     
    Steve Novach, Apr 27, 2025 at 9:57 AM
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  2. FREDERIK LONG
    Frederik Long Win User

    I get error when I try to execute the following: "Ren C:\Windows\System32\catroot2 Catroot2.old" without quotes and press ENTER.

    Your suggested commands will work if the system drive is visible under drive C:. This is not always the case!
     
    Frederik Long, Apr 27, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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  3. 'MIKE P
    'Mike P Win User
    I get error when I try to execute the following: "Ren C:\Windows\System32\catroot2 Catroot2.old" without quotes and press ENTER.

    from repair environment;

    X:\windows\system32>CD /d C:\windows\system32
    C:\Windows\System32>REN catroot2 catroot.old

    C:\Windows\System32> Are you sure (Y/N)? y

    C:\Windows\System32>

    In windows should be able to delete or rename catroot2 after net stop cryptsvc
     
    'Mike P, Apr 27, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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  4. PAUL NAVERA
    Paul Navera Win User

    C:\Windows\system32>ren C:\Windows\system32\catroot2 catroot2.old Access is denied.

    Command prompt ren c:\windows\system32\catroot2 catroot2.old failed

    Hi,

    You can try to manually rename the folder from File Explorer.

    Open File Explorer > Go to c:\windows\system32\catroot2 > rename catroot2 to catroot2.old.

    If you can't rename it, try to take ownership of the folder. Refer to the link below.

    https://www.windowscentral.com/how-take-ownersh...

    I hope this helps. Feel free to ask back any questions and keep me posted.

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    The pages appear to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the sites that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the sites before you decide to download and install it.
     
    Paul Navera, Apr 27, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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