Windows 10: Error: "You require permission from SYSTEM to make changes" while deleteing files and...

I want to delete some files and folders in C drive but I can't even though it worked before, I tried following the instructions about adding permissions for everyone but I can't add it, please help

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Deleting a file that requires permission from Administrator

I'm trying to delete a file that keeps telling me I need permission to perform this action. I require permission from Administrators to make changes to this file.

Now if I look under User Accounts on the control panel there is only ONE account listed: mine as administrator.

However, under the properies window for the file there are three:

SYSTEM

Administrators (DJ Hernandez\Administrators)

Users (DJ Hernandez\Users)

The first two are listed as Full control on the Permissions tab of the Advanced Security Settings for the file. The Users is listed as Read. All three under Inherited From have C:\Program Data\Avg\Antivirus\

Is there any way that will allow me to get rid of this file? This belongs to a program that I have deleted using the Control Panel but it still shows up in the program listing under Programs and Features of the Control Panel.

 

System Permission required

Hi Peter,

The message that you've encountered when deleting the USERS folder can be due to a permission set on it. To change the permission of the affected folder, follow these steps:

• Right click the the parent folder.
• Select Properties.
• Select the Security tab.
• Click Edit to change the permission.
• Select the new owner, and then put a check mark in the Full
  control box.
• Click Apply, then OK.
• Once you're done, the folder can now be deleted.

Let us know should you need further assistance.

 

Cannot delete files because of permission error- cannot change permissions

Hi Cayden,

Deleting folders or files on your computer helps you manage the memory storage of your device. For us to provide a suitable resolution to your concern, please answer the following questions below:

• Are you login as system administrator to your computer.
• Do you have a multiple subfolders or files inside the main folder?
• Can you change the permission per folder/file and check if you get the same error?

Looking forward to your reply