Deleting windows folder

[dustervoice]

I have a folder on a external storage and i'm attempting to delete a folder. but i'm getting an error message saying access is denied. i've logged in with the admin password and get the same error. ive tried with a dos command same error.the security properties for the folder is missing. i cant take ownership,.. i just want to delete this folder any ideas.

 

[TechyMcSe2k]

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[dustervoice]

didnt work...

 

[itsp1965]

Does the folder exist within a deep directory tree that is > 255 chars? This would account for some of the issues you are having. If so try using the DOS SUBST command to shorten the path to the folder

 

[dustervoice]

No its under 255. its strange why im not able to delete.

 

[Lemon13]

get a linux live cd (knoppix, ubuntu), boot from it, mount the external hdd with read/write access and then delete it.



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