Windows 10: Need permission to delete files but do not have storage

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  1. RUBYNIXON
    Rubynixon Win User

    Need permission to delete files but do not have storage


    Hi!I have been trying for a while now to gain Administrative permissions on my SurfacePro Windows 10. In settings, it says I am the administrator but it does not let me do many things like deleting files.What is most annoying is that my local disk is running out of storage but I cannot delete a majority of the files because it says I do not have administrative permissions, but when I try the method that Microsoft has recommended to give myself permissions, it says I do not have enough storage to do so. So I do not have enough storage to give myself permissions, but I cannot give myself more st

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    Rubynixon, Oct 14, 2022
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  2. SCOKA
    Scoka Win User

    File permissions to delete file

    I am trying this, but it's taking a very long time.
     
    Scoka, Oct 14, 2022
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  3. HYDRATE
    Hydrate Win User
    File permissions to delete file

    Windows is extremely confusing in its permissions and file ownership.*Sad

    If Taking Ownership of the files does not work, then the ACL and permissions are misconfigured.

    Permissions precedes the ownership, you can have ownership but incorrect permissions in accordance with the ACL Access Control Lists (Windows).

    Microsoft - How Permissions Work

    I suggest that you open powershell (Search > type powershell > Right click > run as admin) and execute this command:

    Code:
    This command restores permissions to default for all files contained within C:\ quietly.

    Followed by this command once completed:

    Code:
    This command restores full permissions to the Administrators on the computer, which I presume you are an Administrator.

    And reboot the computer, and finally attempt to delete the file after attempting to retake ownership.

    If that does not work, then I suggest using a third party utility known as UnlockIT:
    Downloads - UnLock IT

    And download, install. Ensure you select customized installation.

    Right click the folder that contains the files or the files individually that you would like to delete, and follow as here:



    Need permission to delete files but do not have storage wrqPMO6.png


    Then this should delete all files you right clicked upon after restarting the system.

    You should not run into issues regarding permissions after this, and if you do, post again and I'll look into it.

    Side note: often times malware tends to hijack a system and fluff itself in permissions that benefit itself.
     
    Hydrate, Oct 14, 2022
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  4. 95VIPER
    95Viper Win User

    Need permission to delete files but do not have storage

    95Viper, Oct 14, 2022
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