Windows 10: My PC tells me that I need to have permission to delete something, how do I fix this?

Discus and support My PC tells me that I need to have permission to delete something, how do I fix this? in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; I literally created this machine and it has the audacity to tell me I need to get permission to delete a game file. submitted by /u/ajb617 [link]... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/ajb617, Sep 17, 2020.

  1. /U/AJB617
    /u/ajb617 Win User

    My PC tells me that I need to have permission to delete something, how do I fix this?


    I literally created this machine and it has the audacity to tell me I need to get permission to delete a game file.

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    :)
     
    /u/ajb617, Sep 17, 2020
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  2. TOPGUNDCP
    topgundcp Win User

    Unable to delete a folder - Invalid folder name


    Suggestion:
    1. Run chkdsk x: /r to make sure that there's no HD corruption.
      x: is the drive containing the folder you want to delete.
    2. Try to delete the folder again. If still does not work, go to step 3.
    3. Download: Download - Linux Mint and create a bootable USB using: Rufus - Create bootable USB
    4. Boot up with Linux Mint and try to delete the folder again.
      NOTE: Unlike WinPE. Linux does not have any Windows permission imposed to it so it is easier to delete.
     
    topgundcp, Sep 17, 2020
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  3. BREE
    Bree Win User
    Permission issue

    Presumably because TrustedInstaller is the owner (hence you need its permission), suggesting that img3.jpg was installed by Windows at some time.

    Presumably that also means it can be uninstalled. How did you get it in the first place? Where is it located?

    If you really want to delete it yourself, then taking ownership would seem a logical first step.
     
    Bree, Sep 17, 2020
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  4. BENNET MARTIN
    Bennet Martin Win User

    My PC tells me that I need to have permission to delete something, how do I fix this?

    No permissions

    Hi,

    I would suggest you to right click on the user's folder for your profile and check if the permissions shows as "read only'. If this is the case, it might be causing the issue. In this case, I would suggest you to go to C:\User folder, right click on the
    folder with your username and follow these steps:

    • Open the properties of the main user profile folder where the files are located (such as Documents, Pictures, etc).
    • Go to the Security tab and click Advanced.
    • Check the box at the bottom of this window. It is labeled "Replace all child object permissions with inheritable permissions from this object" and then click Ok.
    This does a one-time action that replaces the security on all the files/subfolders. It’s one-time, so you won’t find that box checked if you peek at it later. Try these steps and let us know the results for further assistance.
     
    Bennet Martin, Sep 17, 2020
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