Hi,
I recently installed a new ssd and did a fresh install of windows 8.1 on it. I am now using my old hdd as my main data drive in my laptop caddy. My problem is I did not back up my data on my hdd and format it. So I need to delete the "windows" , "program files" and "program files (x86) " folders from that hdd to free up some space.
I understand I have to give ownership to those folders for me to be able to do delete the folders. I have tired the methods suggested by this guide http://www.eightforums.com/tutorial...le-folder-drive-registry-key-windows-8-a.html
I tried both of those commands
and it was succesful, however I still couldn't delete the folders. I would appreciate if anyone could enlighten me.
I recently installed a new ssd and did a fresh install of windows 8.1 on it. I am now using my old hdd as my main data drive in my laptop caddy. My problem is I did not back up my data on my hdd and format it. So I need to delete the "windows" , "program files" and "program files (x86) " folders from that hdd to free up some space.
I understand I have to give ownership to those folders for me to be able to do delete the folders. I have tired the methods suggested by this guide http://www.eightforums.com/tutorial...le-folder-drive-registry-key-windows-8-a.html
I tried both of those commands
(To grant currently logged on user ownership of)
takeown /F "full path of folder or drive" /R /D Y
(To grant administrators group ownership of)
takeown /F "full path of folder or drive" /A /R /D Y
and it was succesful, however I still couldn't delete the folders. I would appreciate if anyone could enlighten me.
My Computer
System One
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- OS
- Windoes 7, Windows 8.1, Ubuntu 14.04 LTS
- Computer type
- PC/Desktop
- System Manufacturer/Model
- Lenovo z580
- CPU
- i3 (Sandy Bridge)
- Memory
- 6 GB
- Graphics Card(s)
- intel hd 3000 i think
- Monitor(s) Displays
- some acer led screen
- Hard Drives
- sandisk ssdsdp128G
hitachi hdd in optical bay drive