Cannot delete files on computer,can't even read them.

EpicMike

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Feb 26, 2017
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I have this game I wanted to uninstall called 911: First Responders so I could reinstall it due to issues with the sfx sounds not working in a mod I was playing. I could not delete it by normal means and uninstall by steam did nothing so I tried the following:
-used cmd and then admin cmd to delete files.
-malwarebytes scan and webroot scan on game files.
-used webroot a/v file shredder to delete.
-Put delete commands via run menu.
-Made an admin batch file to auto-remove it.
-attempted to reassign permissions in properties.
Everything above failed, couldn't even look into the folders due to access denied errors. Tried to move the remaining files, access denied :no:. Use a file shredder on the files, access denied :no: . I can't even browse the contents of the folders, access denied :no: .
 
Solution
Use msconfig.exe and reboot into Safe Mode and try deleting the files from there. Then use msconfig.exe to turn Safe Boot back off and boot back into normal Windows. Don't mess with the stuff on the "General" tab.