Unable to delete files...

Hello

Recently, I am unable to delete files downloaded... This is new for my computer.  I have Windows Vista Home Premium 32-bit.

The problem is that when I try to delete a file a box comes up and says I need permission, which you can never ask me before...

I am 71 and a bit confused by this... I am the only user of this computer and the administrator.

Recently I delete a few items I thought were unnessasary and it's when the problem began, I tried the system restore but to no avail.

Can someone help and understand it please I am 71, so less technical language best.

Best regards and thanks,

David

Hello

Recently, I am unable to delete files downloaded... This is new for my computer.  I have Windows Vista Home Premium 32-bit.

The problem is that when I try to delete a file a box comes up and says I need permission, which you can never ask me before...

I am 71 and a bit confused by this... I am the only user of this computer and the administrator.

Recently I delete a few items I thought were unnessasary and it's when the problem began, I tried the system restore but to no avail.

Can someone help and understand it please I am 71, so less technical language best.

Best regards and thanks,

David

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The following article might be worth a visit:

How to take possession of an item in Vista and Windows 7
http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/67717-take-ownership-file.html

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