Dear Ribosome,
Here are Recommended Steps to Resolve “Access Denied” Errors
1. Take Ownership of the Folder
Right-click the folder > Properties > Security > Advanced
Click Change next to the Owner field
Enter your username and click Check Names, then OK
Enable “Replace owner on subcontainers and objects” and apply changes
2. Grant Full Control Permissions
In the same Security > Advanced window, add your user account
Assign Full Control permissions
Apply and close all dialogs
3. Use Safe Mode or Command Prompt
Boot into Safe Mode and try deleting the folder
Or use Command Prompt (Admin) with: cmd takedown /f "C:\Path\To\Folder" /r /d "C:\Path\To\Folder" /grant administrators:F /t
- rmdir /s /q "C:\Path\To\Folder"
4. Check for System Protection (e.g., TrustedInstaller) Some folders are protected by system services like TrustedInstaller. You may need to reassign ownership from TrustedInstaller to your account before deletion.
Let me know how it goes, and if this answer helps, feel free to hit “Accept Answer” so others can benefit too 😊
T&B,
Domic.