Windows 10: How do you delete a folder & contents that System has a lock on?

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  1. RZN6JW
    rzn6jw Win User

    How do you delete a folder & contents that System has a lock on?


    I've got a duplicate 121Gb folder on my games drive that System has a lock on and I can't delete it. It's a duplicate of one in the Windows App folder on my C:\ drive and I'm not sure how it got on my games drive but I need the space.

    I've tried to change ownership through the various security options for the main folder, individually for the subfolders, and even on individual files. Nothing I've done at this point has made a difference in trying to delete the stuff.

    I've tried RevoUninstaller and CCleaner but they only see 'installed' programs and not these folders. Outside of completely formatting my games drive, I'm at a loss.

    Any ideas?

    :)
     
    rzn6jw, Jan 2, 2018
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  2. LITTLEDEBBIE(2)
    littledebbie(2) Win User

    How do you retrieve a printer that has been removed from the printer list in Windows 10?

    How do you retrieve a printer that has been removed from the printer list in Windows 10?
     
    littledebbie(2), Jan 2, 2018
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  3. EESHWAR KUMAR
    Eeshwar Kumar Win User
    How do you retrieve a printer that has been removed from the printer list in Windows 10?

    Hello,

    We understand the issue you are facing and will assist you.

    I suggest you to follow the methods provided below and check if it helps.

    Method 1: Run the Printer troubleshooter from the link provided below.

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us...4-6025-dcc1-3aefaa14ab40/fix-printer-problems

    Method 2: Unplug the printer USB and reconnect the USB and check if you are getting the prompt to install the drivers for the Printer or download the latest drivers available for the printer from the manufacturer website and install the
    same and check for status.

    Hope it helps. Keep us posted on the status for further assistance.

    Thank you.
     
    Eeshwar Kumar, Jan 2, 2018
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  4. BERTON
    Berton Win User

    How do you delete a folder & contents that System has a lock on?

    If forthcoming suggestions don't work I'll relate my method of using a Linux Mint LiveDVD, boot to it, locate the files/Folders and Delete. This does not give any indication of the resultant effects of doing so, it's a 'brute force' solution.
    An 18.2 .iso file used to create the disc:
    Editions for Linux Mint 18.2 "Sonya" - Linux Mint
    The Cinnamon version is nice.
     
    Berton, Jan 2, 2018
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  5. STORAGEMAN
    storageman Win User
    storageman, Jan 2, 2018
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  6. BREE
    Bree New Member
    Another 'brute force' solution could be to boot to Advanced Start up and use the Command Prompt under Advanced options. Again, no guarantee of the resultant effects of deleting the files/folders.

    *ArrowBoot to Advanced Startup Options in Windows 10
     
    Bree, Jan 2, 2018
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  7. RZN6JW
    rzn6jw Win User
    Did the 'Take Ownership' route and it worked perfectly!

    Thanks a lot to all for your responses!
     
    rzn6jw, Apr 5, 2018
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