Deleting Randomly Named Folders Created by Windows Update[Solved]
I Updated my Rig and after several days I noticed that some randomly named folder was created on my mobile drive.
I tried to delete the folder but an error message popped out saying that I don't have any permission on the folder, WTH!!! I am the admin of my computer.
I tried to take ownership of the folder by checking the security Properties of the folder. After retrying, Major Fail. Then I heard from a friend about this registry tweak that will add "Take Ownership" on your right click menu.
NOTE: You can also Download the attached file instead of following the instructions below. Just double click on the REG Files
Installation
1. Open Notepad
2. Paste the following code
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\*\shell\runas]
@="Take Ownership"
"NoWorkingDirectory"=""
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\*\shell\runas\command]
@="cmd.exe /c takeown /f \"%1\" && icacls \"%1\" /grant administrators:F"
"IsolatedCommand"="cmd.exe /c takeown /f \"%1\" && icacls \"%1\" /grant administrators:F"
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell\runas]
@="Take Ownership"
"NoWorkingDirectory"=""
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell\runas\command]
@="cmd.exe /c takeown /f \"%1\" /r /d y && icacls \"%1\" /grant administrators:F /t"
"IsolatedCommand"="cmd.exe /c takeown /f \"%1\" /r /d y && icacls \"%1\" /grant administrators:F /t"
3. Save the file as Install.Reg
4. Double click Install.Reg
UnInstallation
1. Open Notepad
2. Paste the following code
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[-HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\*\shell\runas]
[-HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell\runas]
3. Save the file as Install.Reg
4. Double click Install.Reg
After taking ownership of the folder using my new "Take Ownership" Menu. and trying to delete the Damn Folder =) Successs......
Note: Tested Under Windows 7