[Demi Fiend]

Ok guys, here's the deal... I have installed Windows 7 but an old folder from Windows Vista x64 called Program Files x86 stills here. When I try to delete it, that's what happens:

Anyone knows how can I get rid of this folder, without formating ?? Thanks in advance.

 

[Princess Garnet]

If the version of Windows 7 you're using is also 64-bit, then the answer is, you don't remove it. It is needed. Windows Vista and Windows 7 separates the programs into two programs folders. One is for 32-bit "legacy" programs, and that is the folder you're trying to remove, and the other is for 64-bit programs.

If you're using a 32-bit version (why?), then have you tried using "unlocking" programs, or have you tried deleting it from outside (not while within) the operating system?

Edit: I think I see the problem's cause now. The legacy programs folder in Windows 7 has parenthesis, ala, it is labeled "Program Files (x86)", and the Windows Vista version doesn't have the parenthesis, ala, it is labeled "Program Files x86", so it remains left over/wasn't overwritten during the supposed upgrade (why not a clean install?)?

 

[Demi Fiend]

It is a clean install, but it is Windows 7 x86, I don't need the x64 right now. I just wanna get rid of this folder =x

 

[Princess Garnet]

The I don't know, but if you didn't format before you install, it could easily have been left over. Sometimes it can even you did format but only did the quick format, as I've had old Windows XP installs (namely, a certain Flash file in particular...) get stuck behind, and I couldn't delete it unless I used "file unlocking" type programs (read up on it if you're unaware of what this is). I have a feeling something similar is happening.

 

[Demi Fiend]

Yes I'll definitively need some kind of file unlocking program. Can u point me one out ??

 

[Princess Garnet]

Offhand, no. Try Googling the term "file unlocker" and it should give you some. I found the one I used when I needed it through Google.

 

[Demi Fiend]

I found it, it worked Thank you very much for the suggestion, really appreciated it

 

[Spyhop]

You don't need 3rd party software. You just needed to take ownership of the folder.

 

[Squall-Leonhart]

which is easier of you install the take ownership reg patch

 

[Demi Fiend]

Thanks for your concern guys

 

[Lasnap]

for these type of things i use the unlocker program whic has a portable version as well as an installable version. the installable one can be found here UNLOCKER 1.8.7 BY CEDRICK 'NITCH' COLLOMB

 

[Squall-Leonhart]

even unlocker requires security permissions to delete files.

 

[Lasnap]

so far ive got no problems with it at all in either renaming or deleting or moving my files. and some of the files behavve stragely like when ive got nothing open thats blocking them it still wont let me do what i need to do to it. so unlocker helps there a lot

 

[Squall-Leonhart]

remove the security privs from a file and try unlocker on it.