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Potential Virus folder cannot delete, permissions

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September 18, 2014 5:04:44 PM

I have located a folder in my %system root% directory that i cannot delete, it tells me i need permissions from SYSTEM to do this. when i try to change permissions it tells me i do not have permission to change permissions but not from SYSTEM. Please help

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September 18, 2014 5:06:26 PM

Disable system restore first in case it comes back. Or try it in safe mode.
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September 18, 2014 5:30:48 PM

Paul NZ said:
Disable system restore first in case it comes back. Or try it in safe mode.


Restarted in safe mode and still has the same problem.
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September 18, 2014 5:39:50 PM

You would have to go into the folders properties / security tab of the folder to do what you posted. But is this a pro version of windows? Basic versions wont have the security tab
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September 18, 2014 5:57:19 PM

Paul NZ said:
You would have to go into the folders properties / security tab of the folder to do what you posted. But is this a pro version of windows? Basic versions wont have the security tab


I removed the HDD and placed it into my desktop computer to access the files and turn the ownership to my main administrator. I have figured out the folder will ask for the permission from the owner of the folder, Even when i am logged on as the owner it will not recognize the owner trying to delete the folder. Even after running cmd.exe in administrative mode.
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September 18, 2014 6:01:43 PM

Use this http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-vista/add-take-o...

Then you'll be able to delete it once you take ownership of it

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September 18, 2014 6:29:15 PM

No worries . That's a lot easier than doing it through the security tab
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