Windows 10: Permissions to move/delete files

I am logged in as administrator on my computer, but when I need to move or delete folders/files it says I need administrator permission and does nothing. Also two other messages when I try to do something with a file/folder: 1 the item is no longer located in C: 2 the item is open and needs to be closed. I am getting these three messages at different times when I try to do anything with files or folders. Help please.

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File permissions to delete file

I am trying this, but it's taking a very long time.

 

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:






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.

 

how to delete file on c drive? need permission

I use file FileASSASSIN:http://www.malwarebytes.org/fileassassin.php

This is about taking ownership and permissions:Windows 7 Take Ownership & Grant Permissions to Access Files & Folder
http://www.mydigitallife.info/2009/...rship-in-windows-7-or-vista-right-click-menu/