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• How can I delete old windows files that seem to occupy a large part of my hard drive. I use Vista Home. I have reininstalled OS but only saved the files I never cleaned up old windows.

  I use an older Dell that was handed to them. There are several problems with it and I finally reinstalled winows vista home and worked my way through the updates. Now, the system works well for me but the hard disk is almost full. When I look at the pie it shows post-colonial windows most of the space. I think I should remove the old windows files. Any help? Thank you.

  Hello

  How to restore your personal files from the windows.old folder after you perform a custom Windows Vista or Windows 7 installation

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/932912

  and here's how to remove

  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/240390-Windows-old-folder-delete.html

• Cannot delete old help files

  IQ506 tired BSOD after updating Win7-64 on original Vista 64. Finally decided to do a clean install. 3 months and works well. When I did the clean install, for some reason, it creates a windows.old folder. Now, I'm trying to delete this folder and cannot do. He repeats to me I need admin approval. There is a computer at home and I am the only user and I've set up as the admin. I DL file called appropriate and he ran on the entire folder and subfolders. Still, I can't delete this folder. I have this same problem on external USB drives where I made backups going back several years. I have to constantly run him appropriated so I can manipulate files. I have worked with and built my own system dating back to the old time CPM, so I'm not a beginner. I understand trying to systems 'fool proof', but please, these are MY files and I should be able to remove. Sometimes I miss the old days BACK. (But I * beep * of course would not go back to the old days of Windows 3.1 unstable, the old diskettes and 20 discs hard meg!)

  Yes, I am a senior and I still want more recent/more great technology. I love Windows 7 but these rules administrator and lock out is driving me crazy. I know how to set up other users and limit their access, as I did for my daughters computer and my little children. But it's my computer, and again, I am the only user. What Miss me?

  Solution has been made so very simple. Seems he could have nothing more than a problem of refresh. I clicked on the Windows icon, click on logout of the user and then connected rear (even if I'm the only user account.) When I returned to windows.old, I could remove all without error. Better the process of re - install. Simple is always better. I still decided to never leave a machine or a system to get the better of me. Thanks for your help and maybe this simple step will help you others.

• Extractdion failed, cannot delete the output file

  I have Windows Pro 8, 64-bit, 8G of RAM.

  When you try to install the drivers of HP, I get the following error.  Extraction failed, cannot delete the output file.  I get the same error using the download I used to use with Win 7 and a new download from the HP Web site.  I have also tried to run the program as an adminitratior and get the same error message.

  I managed to do the work.  I found on my C drive the location of the files when extracted and run the installation program from there.

• CANNOT OPEN OUTPUT FILE, CANNOT DELETE THE OUTPUT FILE

  Try to patch effect for Deskjet 722C for Windows 7.  Not able to replace the existing .dll files.  Error messages: could not open the output file, cannot delete the output file.

  Thank you for your response.  I found these solutions but still had problems.

  However, I was able to bypass Windows with a DOS command that did the trick.

  C:\Windows\System32>copy C:\temp\hpvdb720.dll C:\windows\system32\spool\drivers\x64\3

• Cannot delete the Windows.old folder

  Original title: when starting to write %systemdrive%\ and when write % WinDir % I have a windows.old file. How do I delete this file with the right path and the directory within the hour? When do right click I don't have option and is not simply to remove

  The question about the title.

  Hello
  1. do you reinstall the operating system?
  2. If so, was your previous Windows XP operating system?
  Windows.Old is created when the operating system is reinstalled. It may contain important data of the installation previous this is why it is advisable to back up the data before you delete the Windows.old folder.
   
  Simple is to delete the Windows.old folder using disk cleanup.
   
  How can I remove the Windows.old folder?
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/how-do-I-remove-the-Windows-old-folder
  (Link is mainly for Windows 7, but must also be good for Windows VIsta)
  
   
  Aziz Nadeem - Microsoft Support

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• Cannot delete the pdf file in windows 8

  When I try to delete a pdf file, the computer starts but then a message that displays "the action cannot be completed because the file is open in another program."
  However, I do not think it actually is. I uninstalled the w.8 then reader app, which is impossible.
  I've only had the phone for two months now and it has been included with the free norton antivirus all the time, so I think that
  It is unlikely that there are malicious software on the laptop.
  Someone has an idea what can do and how I can fix?
  Thank you very much!

  HA, this is a great bug...

  Don't forget to mark your post as answered also, thanks for the tidbit of info, I think I have encountered this bug of Windows too

• Cannot delete the plist file system.

  My Time Machine is not automatically back up my drive. He worked for some time (don't know why) and then stops working automatically. I tried to implement the procedure laid down by Linc Davis, delete the file com.apple.TimeMachine.plist, but make the message: 'com.apple.TimeMachine.plist' cannot be changed or deleted because it is required by OS X.  I tried to change the permissions in the file information window to include Administrator Read and Write (only has this permission system. Which translates the message: "the operation cannot be performed because you don't have the necessary authorization."

  Using the terminal window and sudo rm command produces the same message.

  I do a backup manually through the system preferences window, but it shows immediately that a backup disk has not been selected. Next time, I select the backup disk, perform a manual backup. Repeat the next time, I have run a manual backup.

  10.11.1 on new iMac, retina 5 K with 16 GB of memory running. Has made a migration to this previous computer Mac Pro 10.7.5.

  Also the Time Machine backup drive icon backup weather icon to see the Machine. Relaunch the Finder does not fix issue.

  Question: How can I delete the plist file?

  Thanks in advance for any advice.

  A bug in OS X 10.11.1 prevents automatic backups that happens when a desktop Mac (iMac, Mac mini or Mac Pro) is connected to a UPS (UPS) with the USB feature.

  Please, back up all data before proceeding.

  First, check the App Store for a later update to OS X. If it is available when you read this review, install it and see if the problem is resolved. I speak not beta versions.

  Otherwise, you can work around the bug as follows.

  These must be run as administrator. If you have only one user account, you are the administrator.

  Please triple - click anywhere in the line below on this page to select:

  sudo defaults write /Library/Preferences/com.apple.TimeMachine RequiresACPower 0

  Copy the selected text in the Clipboard by pressing Control-C key combination.

  Launch the Terminal application integrated in one of the following ways:

  ☞ Enter the first letters of his name in a Spotlight search. Select from the results (it should be at the top).

  ☞ In the Finder, select go utilities ▹ of menu bar or press the combination of keys shift-command-U. The application is in the folder that opens.

  ☞ Open LaunchPad and start typing the name.

  Paste in the Terminal window by pressing the command-V key combination. I tested these instructions only with the Safari browser. If you use another browser, you may need to press the return key after pasting. You will be asked for your login password. Nothing displayed when you type. Type carefully, and then press return. If you do not have a password, you will need to configure one before you can run the command. You can get a warning to be careful. Confirm. You don't need to display the warning.

  If you see a message that your user name "is not in the sudoers file", then you have not logged as an administrator. Log in as one and start over.

  Wait for a new line ending with a dollar sign ($) below what you entered. You can then quit Terminal.

  Restart the computer and test.

  (Credit for this solution for chrfr of logicielmac.com).

• Old Windows files

  I installed Windows 7 on my computer about a year ago. Can I remove all my old windows of my computer files without causing a problem?

  Sure thing.  It's absolutely perfect just delete the folder.  For total peace of mind, I would recommend just send to the trash first.  This way, you know that if you don't need to make it back for some reason, you can.  Then later you can simply empty the trash once you don't know there is no reason to keep.

  Another way is to use the built-in Disk Cleanup tool.  In your Start menu, type 'clean' and the search results will find "Disk Cleanup".  After it analyzes, you may need to click the button below for cleaning for all users files, so that it can watch anywhere to more than just your user account.  It can then clean the old install files.

• Cannot delete the program files x 86

  Hello
  I upgraded from Windows Vista to Windows 7 32 bit 64 bit.

  This is still a Program Files x 86 folder that I am trying to get rid. I managed to remove most of the files, and I was able to change the permission of owner so I can delete some other files.

  However, no matter how I change ownership and permission, I am unable to remove Adobe files and common files.

  Thanks for your suggestions, tips.

  You still need the x 86 folder.  If it was the 32-bit "remains", he would have the x 86 in the name of the folder.  This file is required and is used by many points of 32 bits, which are present in the base 64-bit OS, as objects of assistance of the browser plugins like flash and all the 32-bit programs you run (as all programs in the world, almost, like email clients, email programs, media players, etc.).

  Do not delete this folder.

  If it was useful, you can vote by clicking on the green triangle. If it solves the problem, click on propose as answer. Thank you!

• Cannot delete the temporary file: msdtadmin, that was detected as virus of McAfee quick clean scan

  Original title: msdtadmin

  Assistance of McAfee quick clean I found all the files except msdtadmin can t be deleted.  What HRT and how do I get rid of him?  What is it? I am using Windows 7 32 bit OS.

  Hello

  Where is the location of the file: msdtadmin?

  Virus can spoof like Windows files/folders and can affect the computer.

  I would suggest trying the following methods and check if it helps.

  Method 1:

  Run Microsoft Safety scanner and check if there are any threats found.

  Microsoft safety scanner: http://www.microsoft.com/security/scanner/en-us/default.aspx

  Note: The Microsoft Safety Scanner ends 10 days after being downloaded. During these 10 days, it will remove all the files infected by the virus and records. I suggest you create a backup of your data, and then install Microsoft Safety Scanner.

  Method 2:

  Try the following steps to take possession of the msdtadminand then try to delete the file and check if it helps.

  Follow the steps to take possession of the file/folder:

  1. Open Windows Explorer and locate the file or folder you want to take charge.
  2. Right-click on the file or folder, click Properties, and then click the Security tab.
  3. Click Advanced, and then click the owner tab.
  4. Click Edit, and then do one of the following:
     • To change the owner to a user or group that is not listed, click other users and groups , in area enter the object name to select (examples), type the name of the user or group, and then click OK.
     • To change the owner to a user or group that appears in the area of change of ownership to , click the new owner.
  5. (Optional) To change the owner of all subcontainers and objects in the tree view, select the check box Replace owner of subcontainers and objects .

  For more information, visit this link: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc753659.aspx

  Method 3:

  Try to remove the file in safe mode and check if it helps.

  Boot safe mode in Windows 7:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/start-your-computer-in-safe-mode

  Hope the information is useful.

• Acrobar Reader DC cannot open old pdf files.

  I have a dvd of my car manufacturer that has a lot of PDFs on the dvd and also on this dvd is Acrobat Reader 5. It can be used to open these pdf files. But the new Acrobat Reader DC cannot open these old pdf file. When you click on these files, internet explore opens and takes you to the download page for Acrobat Reader DC. This is a major bug for the new version!

  The problem is that this PDF file is encrypted with a Security Manager, called 'ACTI:SecHandler' which is not provided by Adobe. I searched the web a bit and came across some others complain that PDFs based on the service provided by Mercedes Benz have been provided with Manager encryption (http://www.mbca.org/forum/1998-sl500-repair-manual-needed and http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/tech-help/165253-braingears.html and http://forum.autocd.ru/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=18319).

  It is very possible that the software Acrobat Reader on your CD comes with a plugin (.) File API in the player plug_ins directory) that is capable of managing this encryption. In this case, what you can do is to copy this .api file (I don't know which would be the name, but if you can share a screenshot of the the CD plug_ins directory, I can tell you the name of the file) of your Acrobat Reader on the CD in the folder plug_ins of the XI player or CD player. Then, XI or DC drive should also be able to open these files.

  Let us know how it goes.

• "Cannot delete a single file.

  On a network drive, not local ('c'), I can not delete a file "single", but I can delete several files, if selected by using the CTRL key.     !!!???

  The mistake that will come back, says that the file is locked by another process or program.
  I CAN delete a single file, if it is a local drive... but not if it is a network drive.

  All win XP, later, it's a problem recent... last day or two...
  Any thoughts...?

  Hi MarkLittlebrandt,

  ·         What is a shortcut of file or a file itself?

  Check to see if this article helps you.

  Files on network shares open slowly, opens in read-only or you receive an error message

• Cannot delete the VM files from the browser to store data

  Hello

  We have ESX 3.5 Update2

  I have deleted a VM disk by using Infrastructure Client 2.5, but cannot delete browser data store.

  What is wrong and how to fix this?

  Restart the agents on the ESX host management and try again

  service mgmt-vmware restart
  

• Cannot delete the downloaded file.

  I made a simple upload form and try to use the cffile to download, rename, and delete the original file. Thus, the process goes like this.

  Step 1: The user will browse their computer to capture the image they would like to download (ex: picture1.jpg). then click on the button transfer.

  Step 2: Use a cffile which would be to download the file. (picture1.jpg)

  Step 3: Other cffile to rename the original to the user ID picture that I have in the database. (renamed in 1 ".jpg")

  Step 4: Then another cffile to delete the original picture file, so there is only 1 picture, which is that of the renowned cffile. (on server, deleted picture1.jpg 1.jpg)

  hope that makes sense. Here's the code I used to try to get there.

  I always get an error on the part of remove code.

  = Download form =.

  < cfform enctype = "multipart/form-data" method = "post" >

  < h1 > photo download form < / h1 >

  < cfinput type = "file" name = "fileUpload" required = "Yes" message = ""-must add file! "/ >"

  < cfinput type = "hidden" name = "UserID" value = "#URL. User #">"

  < cfinput type = "submit" name = "file_submit" value = "Upload File" / > < br / >

  < / cfform >

  < isDefined ("fileUpload") cfif >

  < cffile action = "upload".

  fileField = "fileUpload".

  destination = "C:\ColdFusion9\wwwroot\website\pimages".

  accept = "image/jpg, image/jpeg, image/pjpeg.

  nameconflict = "makeunique" >

  < font size = "+ 1" > the file has been downloaded. < / make >

  < cffile action = "Rename".

  source = '#FORM. "FileUpload".

  destination = "C:\ColdFusion9\wwwroot\website\pimages\ #FORM. "UserID # .jpg" >

  < cffile action = 'delete '.

  file = 'C:\ColdFusion9\wwwroot\website\pimages\ #FORM. FileUpload #">"

  = Download form =.

  K0rrupt wrote:

  So now my question is this. Is it possible that I can remove 'everything' in the C:\ColdFusion9\wwwroot\website\temp_images\ if I had to make another file of cfm for this function?

  Make sure that some files are in C:\ColdFusion9\wwwroot\website\temp_image. Then complete the following test beforehand.

  This lets you see how ColdFusion stores the directory as a query object. The code that you need follow.

  is the deletion of files in the directory