Error Deleting File Or Folder Access Denied Windows Server 2003
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there using a USB drive with about 8GB of extra data on it. I met immediately with an "Access Denied" error on the whole internal file structure, more than 2 folders deep from the root folder on the drive. I checked the permissions on the Folder, called "FTP" and it shows that I have full permissions to the Folder and all sub-folders. I attempted the write operation again and got the same error. I then attempted to force the permissions on the parent folder onto the child folders and got an "Access Denied" error again. I have also tried to delete the folder using cmd and no success, even when run as administrator. I would prefer not to have to reboot the Server into "Safe Mode" to attempt to delete it that way if that is possible as it is a production system. If that is the only chance though, more than happy to do it. Have run virus scans on the system and all seems clean using Symantec Endpoint. Any help is grea
File/Folder by Nirmal Sharma [Published on 7 Jan. 2009 / Last Updated on 23 Sept. 2008] This article explains how you can use Process Explorer, a tool from Sysinternals (now subsidiary of
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Microsoft), to kill the lock on files and folders. Youwill get "Access cannot delete file access denied Is Denied" error message when you try to delete a file or folder. This happens whenfileor folder isbeing used byprocessesrunning cannot delete folder could not find this item in the system and you do not know which process it is! Windows doesn't ship with any tool that can be used to find out which process is locking up the file https://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/office/en-US/f72a2588-df4b-4ba5-8ba0-7dc3f283df38/unable-to-delete-folder-on-server-2003-due-to-insufficient-privileges?forum=winservergen or folder. You need to use Process Explorer tool to find the lock on the file and then kill the lock so that you can delete the file and folder. Steps: Download Process Explorer at here (http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb896653.aspx) Note thefile name or folder you're trying to delete Run Process Explorer > Find > Find Handle > Enter the file or folder name in "Handle or DLL http://www.windowsnetworking.com/kbase/WindowsTips/WindowsXP/UserTips/Utilities/AccessIsDeniedErrorMessageWhenYouTryToDeleteAFileFolder.html Substring" Dialogue box Click on Search Right Click on the handle and then click "Close Handle" > Press Yes when promoted. Now you can successfully delete the file or folder you are trying to delete. See Also The Author — Nirmal Sharma Nirmal Sharma is a MCSEx3, MCITP, and was awarded Microsoft MVP in Directory Services. In his spare time, he likes to help others and share some of his knowledge by writing tips and articles for various online communities. Nirmal can also be found contributing to PowerShell based Dynamic Packs for ADHealthProf.ITDynamicPacks.Net solutions. Latest Contributions Checking Active Directory Replication Status by Source and Destination Domain Controllers 27 Sept. 2016 Running Prerequisites check before installing a New Active Directory Domain 7 Sept. 2016 Is There Any Way to Clear DC Locator Cache on Windows Client Computers? 25 Aug. 2016 Hyper-V Windows Failover Cluster and IsAlive Operation (Part 2) 25 Aug. 2016 Hyper-V Windows Failover Cluster and IsAlive Operation (Part 1) 2 Aug. 2016 Featured Links Newsletter Subscription By subscribing to our newsletters you agree to the terms of our privacy policy Never miss an article by subscribing to our newsletter! Windows Serve
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we highly recommend that you visit our Guide for New Members. Solved: cannot delete folder - access denied Discussion in 'Windows XP' started by hangdog, May 4, 2010. Thread Status: Not open for further replies. Page 1 of 2 1 2 Next > Advertisement hangdog Thread Starter Joined: Jul 24, 2007 Messages: 48 greetings! i have an external usb hard drive with a wierd folder that wont delete. has a long name like some type of temporary folder, containing a "i386" folder. (windows setup?) windows explorer check disk says all is ok. nod32 scan says clean. tried the command prompt command "rd /s/q "folder name". all are "access is denied" recomendations?? hangdog, May 4, 2010 #1 Sponsor Mumbodog Joined: Oct 3, 2007 Messages: 7,891 It may have a "System" attribute Open a command prompt, type in the following command and hit enter, then try to delete it attrib -s -h