Delete old information that require access to the SYSTEM

I did a reinstall of Windows 7 Pro and a "Windows.old" folder appeared in the new folder "Windows".  I have already moved all the information I needed out of the Windows.old folder, and now I need to delete since it takes 20 GB of space with redundant data.  Whenever I try to delete the file (as all codes are now also in the 'Windows' file), the system tells me that I can not because the SYSTEM will not allow it.  I tried to change the permissions for everyone to be able to do something with this file, but whenever I try to delete it, it fails.  How can I get rid of this file?

John

Use the Disk Cleanup Wizard.  Make sure you check the cleaning system files.

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