Can't delete file/folder. All permissions removed.

[c1utch]

My file server has some files and/or folders that have inadvertantly had all the security permissions removed. I nor the domain administrator account can open, delete, rename or move the files or folders. I'm trying to clean the directory structure up a bit and these folders are like old Oak trees. I can't get them cut down. Is there a way I can add some sort of permissions back to these files so that I can open them up and see what they contain and then delete them?

Chris

 

[zoeythecat]

Have you tried taking ownership of the folders/files first? You need to take ownership, then add yourself and Administrator to the permissions. You should then be able to delete / view the folders/files in question.

 

[c1utch]

zoeythecat,

Yes I had permissions and I was logged into the console of my server as the Domain administrator, but it still would not delete the folder directory. When I tried to delete this directory, both from the GUI and from a command prompt, it gave me an error stating something to the effect of "Directory not found."

Deleting the directory in segments worked for me.

However, I have a question for you. How can I add permissions to a folder or file which has inadvertantly had ALL of its security permissions removed? I have a "know it all" user that has removed all the permissions from some of his network folders.

Chris

 

[joewb11]

Hello there, I had this problem before, fistr step stop all services using this folder then grant yourself full permission on the folder, then you can delete or rename

Joe

 

[joewb11]

Hi Chris

You can add permission by right click on the folder then click properties, select security tab then add user, e.g administrator with full access