delete folder with admin rights windows 10

1. Take ownership of the folder

1. Navigate to the folder you want to delete, right-click it and select Properties.
2. Select the Security tab and click the Advanced button.
3. Click on Change located at the front of the Owner file and click on the Advanced button.

1. How do I provide administrator permission to delete a folder?
2. How do I force delete a folder in Windows 10?
3. How do I get permission to delete a file in Windows 10?
4. Can't delete folder says I need permission?
5. Can't delete folder even though I am administrator Windows 10?
6. How do I disable the Administrator account in Windows 10?
7. Why can't I delete an empty folder Windows 10?
8. Can't delete folder this is no longer located?
9. Can I delete user folder Windows 10?
10. How do I delete files without permission Windows 10?
11. How do you delete a file that won't delete?
12. How do I delete Undeletable files?

How do I provide administrator permission to delete a folder?

Click Security tab again and hit Edit button this time. Click user name from the list and user name should be the same as the one who you changed the current owner. If it is not is the list, then click Add button to add it to the list. Select all boxes under Allow in the Permission for Administrator section.

How do I force delete a folder in Windows 10?

3 Methods to Force Delete a File or Folder in Windows 10

1. Use “DEL” command to force delete a file in CMD: Access CMD utility. ...
2. Press Shift + Delete to force delete a file or folder. ...
3. Run Windows 10 in Safe Mode to Delete the File/Folder.

How do I get permission to delete a file in Windows 10?

Here's how to take ownership and get full access to files and folders in Windows 10.

1. MORE: How to Use Windows 10.
2. Right-click on a file or folder.
3. Select Properties.
4. Click the Security tab.
5. Click Advanced.
6. Click "Change" next to the owner name.
7. Click Advanced.
8. Click Find Now.

Can't delete folder says I need permission?

Go ahead and right-click on the folder and choose Properties. Next you want to click on the Security tab and then click on the Advanced button. Now you want to click on the Change Permissions button at the bottom left.

Can't delete folder even though I am administrator Windows 10?

3) Fix Permissions

1. R-Click on Program Files -> Properties -> Security Tab.
2. Click Advanced -> Change Permission.
3. Select Administrators (any entry) -> Edit.
4. Change the Apply To drop down box to This Folder, Subfolder & Files.
5. Put check in Full Control under Allow column -> OK -> Apply.
6. Wait some more.....

How do I disable the Administrator account in Windows 10?

Right-click the Start menu (or press Windows key + X) > Computer Management, then expand Local Users and Groups > Users. Select the Administrator account, right click on it then click Properties. Uncheck Account is disabled, click Apply then OK.

Why can't I delete an empty folder Windows 10?

Check Folder Properties. If that is a permission issue, then you can right click on the unwanted folder and then click “Properties”, select “Security” tab, hit “Advanced” and then make your username permission and authorize full control. Click “OK”. Now you are able to delete the folder without problems.

Can't delete folder this is no longer located?

Locate the problematic file or folder on your computer by navigating to it in File Explorer. Right-click on it and choose the Add to archive option from the context menu. When the archiving options window opens, locate the Delete files after archiving option and make sure you select it.

Can I delete user folder Windows 10?

Delete User Profile Folder via File Explorer. Open File Explorer. Go to the folder C:\Users and look for the user name which you want to delete. The appropriate folder contains everything related to the user profile, so you just need to delete this folder.

How do I delete files without permission Windows 10?

How can I delete Files that won't delete without "Permission"?

1. Right click on folder (Context menu appears.)
2. Select "Properties" ("[Folder Name] Properties" dialog appears.)
3. Click the "Security" tab.
4. Click "Advanced" button (Advanced Security Settings for [Folder Name] appears.)
5. Click "Owner" tab.
6. Click "Edit" button.

How do you delete a file that won't delete?

To do this, start by opening the Start menu (Windows key), typing run, and hitting Enter. In the dialogue that appears, type cmd and hit Enter again. With the command prompt open, enter del /f filename, where filename is the name of the file or files (you can specify multiple files using commas) you want to delete.

How do I delete Undeletable files?

Solution 1. Close the folder or file and try again

1. Press "Ctrl + Alt + Delete" simultaneously and choose "Task Manager" to open it.
2. Find the application where your data is in use. Select it and click "End task".
3. Try to delete the undeletable information once again.