Windows 10: need help deleting copied files

Discus and support need help deleting copied files in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; I copied the 'Program Files' and 'Program Files x86' to my D: drive hoping it would free up space and didnt know it had actual stuff i apparently had... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by ty browne, Dec 25, 2024.

  1. ty browne Win User

    need help deleting copied files


    I copied the 'Program Files' and 'Program Files x86' to my D: drive hoping it would free up space and didnt know it had actual stuff i apparently had to keep in C: so now i want to delete the copies but it wont let me "You need permission to perform this actionYou require permission from SYSTEM to make changes to this folder" thats the error message because it wont let me send the image here

    :)
     
    ty browne, Dec 25, 2024
    #1
  2. temp02 Win User

    Java.nio.file - Copying files

    You can't copy a folder, thats why it generates an exception (you are trying to copy a folder using a copy file function).
    You probably need to list all the files inside that folder and copy one by one
     
    temp02, Dec 25, 2024
    #2
  3. Wozzer Win User
    Java.nio.file - Copying files

    Issue was the above, so thanks temp02.
     
    Wozzer, Dec 25, 2024
    #3
  4. MohanC Win User

    need help deleting copied files

    windows 10 deleted my desktop files

    Step 1 - I upgraded to Win 10 and lost all my files on Desktop.

    Step 2 - Found the files in Network - USers- Desktop

    copied all files again to desktop.

    Step 3- Restarted my machine again and lost desktop files again.

    Step 4 - As suggested did the following as listed below but dont find my files.

    • Press “Windows + E”, open This PC/Computer
    • Open Local Disc C, open Windows.old
    • Click on Users, select your User name
    • Go to desktop folder
    Cant find my files. Why is Win 10 deleted files again and again from Desktop ?.
     
    MohanC, Dec 25, 2024
    #4
Thema:

need help deleting copied files

Loading...
  1. need help deleting copied files - Similar Threads - need help deleting

  2. need help deleting copied files

    in Windows 10 Software and Apps
    need help deleting copied files: I copied the 'Program Files' and 'Program Files x86' to my D: drive hoping it would free up space and didnt know it had actual stuff i apparently had to keep in C: so now i want to delete the copies but it wont let me "You need permission to perform this actionYou require...
  3. Deleting copies of System Files

    in Windows 10 Gaming
    Deleting copies of System Files: I'm just wrapping up a big cleanup and reorganization of my files, and found copies of the "Program Files" and "WindowsApps" folders on an external drive. These are only copies, not the originals which still exist on C:\ and are operational. I renamed the folders "xProgram...
  4. Deleting copies of System Files

    in Windows 10 Software and Apps
    Deleting copies of System Files: I'm just wrapping up a big cleanup and reorganization of my files, and found copies of the "Program Files" and "WindowsApps" folders on an external drive. These are only copies, not the originals which still exist on C:\ and are operational. I renamed the folders "xProgram...
  5. You'll need to provide administrator permission to copy this file, delete this file, ...

    in Windows 10 Network and Sharing
    You'll need to provide administrator permission to copy this file, delete this file, ...: Hi,I'm stuck on a problem.Recently, I have been unable to access my computer because it didn't work. A friend of mine decided to help me fix this problem and create a backup of my files.Now that I can use my files again, it shows a message that I need to provide administrator...
  6. You'll need to provide administrator permission to copy this file, delete this file, ...

    in Windows 10 Gaming
    You'll need to provide administrator permission to copy this file, delete this file, ...: Hi,I'm stuck on a problem.Recently, I have been unable to access my computer because it didn't work. A friend of mine decided to help me fix this problem and create a backup of my files.Now that I can use my files again, it shows a message that I need to provide administrator...
  7. You'll need to provide administrator permission to copy this file, delete this file, ...

    in Windows 10 Software and Apps
    You'll need to provide administrator permission to copy this file, delete this file, ...: Hi,I'm stuck on a problem.Recently, I have been unable to access my computer because it didn't work. A friend of mine decided to help me fix this problem and create a backup of my files.Now that I can use my files again, it shows a message that I need to provide administrator...
  8. Need help deleting a file out of system32.

    in Windows 10 Gaming
    Need help deleting a file out of system32.: Hello,For the record, I understand that messing around in system32 is generally a bad idea. What happened here is I installed a program that came with a driver to allow my PC and Nintendo Switch to communicate with each other for a project. That ended up going nowhere so I...
  9. Need help deleting a file out of system32.

    in Windows 10 Software and Apps
    Need help deleting a file out of system32.: Hello,For the record, I understand that messing around in system32 is generally a bad idea. What happened here is I installed a program that came with a driver to allow my PC and Nintendo Switch to communicate with each other for a project. That ended up going nowhere so I...
  10. Need help with deleting a file

    in Windows 10 Ask Insider
    Need help with deleting a file: So there's this file called TeeDriverW8x64.sys in my Windows.old folder. I can't seem to delete it no matter what and i'm pretty sure it might be a malware or something. I've tried using cmd, lock hunter, file assassin and safe mode. Any idea, guys? Edit: the error it...