Windows 10: Deleting system files from an old hard drive

Discus and support Deleting system files from an old hard drive in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; I followed this script: " OK, open a Command Prompt window as Administrator Windows + X keys together and then select Command Prompt Admin from the... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by macdz25, Jan 1, 2021.

  1. macdz25 Win User

    Deleting system files from an old hard drive


    I followed this script:


    "

    OK, open a Command Prompt window as Administrator

    Windows + X keys together and then select Command Prompt Admin from the resulting menu


    Run each of these commands and press enter after each one, this will remove the old Program Files Folder

    Replace Z with the drive letter of your second drive:


    takeown /F "Z:\Program Files\" /A /R /D Y
    cacls "Z:\Program Files\*.*" /T /grant administrators:F
    rmdir /s /q "Z:\Program Files\"


    Then repeat the process, replacing Program Files with Windows to remove the old Windows folder ."


    from the link "

    https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_10-files-winpc/deleting-system-files-from-an-old-hard-drive/0a222dae-c7c9-47a1-a9f4-8343df96c0ac

    Posted by DaveM121 on Oct-9-2016.


    I could delete and successfully remove the folder "Program Files" but with folders "Program Files x86 and "Windows" when applied the command "rmdir /s /q "Z:\Windows\" the result for each item is "Access is denied"!


    Could there be something wrong with those two folders?

    :)
     
    macdz25, Jan 1, 2021
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  2. Alden Rey Win User

    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, Jan 1, 2021
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  3. JHT_USA Win User
    Delete Files from old hard drive

    I have replaced my hard disc drive (C) with a cloned Solid state drive. I am using my old hard disc drive now (E) for storage only. When I attempt to delete old files (operating system, etc.) off the hard disc drive (E), i get a message that says I'm required
    to provide administrator permission to delete any files or folders. How can I do this?
     
    JHT_USA, Jan 1, 2021
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  4. xarzu Win User

    Deleting system files from an old hard drive

    new system old hard drive...

    I have an old hard drive that has those old ribbon connections to transfer data to the mother board.

    I have a new computer that mostly uses those cool little ATA (I think that is what they are called) connections.

    The new computer has a Vista OS.

    I opened up the case and I was supprised to see on the motherboard a wide ribbon connection and so I connected the old hard drive and a free power connection.

    When I turned on the computer, the system started up like usual and did not notice the new hard drive.

    I went to the Control Pannel and did an automatic add hard drive call and it did not find the old hard drive.

    Any suggestions?
     
    xarzu, Jan 1, 2021
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