Windows 7 Unable to Delete Windows Live OneCare Backup Folder as Administrator

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After installing Windows 7 I am trying to clean out old folders one of which is "Windows Live One Care Back Up". I am the only user listed and the only one listed as the "Administrator" so why when I try to delete this file I get a pop-up saying I am not authorised and check with System Administrator??
 
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When you encounter issues with not being able to delete certain files or folders even though you are the administrator, it usually indicates that the file or folder has special permissions set on it. This can happen for a variety of reasons, including inherited permissions, system protection, or specific user permissions set by the system. Here are a few steps you can try to resolve this:

Method 1: Take Ownership of the Folder​

  1. Right-click on the "Windows Live One Care Back Up" folder.
  2. Select "Properties" and go to the "Security" tab.
  3. Click on "Advanced" at the bottom.
  4. In the "Advanced Security Settings," go to the "Owner" tab.
  5. Click on "Edit" and select your user account. Check the box that says "Replace owner...
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When you encounter issues with not being able to delete certain files or folders even though you are the administrator, it usually indicates that the file or folder has special permissions set on it. This can happen for a variety of reasons, including inherited permissions, system protection, or specific user permissions set by the system. Here are a few steps you can try to resolve this:

Method 1: Take Ownership of the Folder​

  1. Right-click on the "Windows Live One Care Back Up" folder.
  2. Select "Properties" and go to the "Security" tab.
  3. Click on "Advanced" at the bottom.
  4. In the "Advanced Security Settings," go to the "Owner" tab.
  5. Click on "Edit" and select your user account. Check the box that says "Replace owner on subcontainers and objects."
  6. Click "Apply" and then "OK."

    Method 2: Grant Yourself Full Control​

  7. Follow steps 1-3 from the previous method to access the "Windows Live One Care Back Up" folder's properties.
  8. Again, go to the "Security" tab, but this time click on "Edit."
  9. Select your user account and check the box for "Full Control" under "Allow."
  10. Click "Apply" and then "OK."

    Method 3: Command Prompt (Admin) Method​

  11. Open Command Prompt as an administrator by searching for "cmd" in the Start menu, right-click on "Command Prompt," and select "Run as administrator."
  12. Use the takeown command to take ownership of the folder:
    Code: 
    bash takeown /f "C:\Path\To\Windows Live One Care Back Up" /r /d y
  13. After taking ownership, use the icacls command to grant full permission:
    Code: 
    bash icacls "C:\Path\To\Windows Live One Care Back Up" /grant %USERNAME%:F /t
    After trying these methods, you should be able to delete the "Windows Live One Care Back Up" folder. If you continue to face issues, let me know, and we can explore further options.
 
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