Problem deleting files

[compsue]

We have some folders saved on our network and I cannot delete them. I've full admin permission but a message appears saying folder can't be found. Anyone know why? Thanks

[mukz]

Hi Compsue, who owns the folder?

If all else try downloading unlocker and see if that will help delete the folders

[Arthur]

Do you have any Macs? There was an issue with OS X 10.9 where NTFS ACLs became corrupt and you couldn't delete the affected files/folders in Windows.

 

www.edugeek.net/forums/mac/139279-updating-10-9-a.html#post1199314

https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/macenterprise/B0R5-WTGIrM

[Killer_Bot]

I'd take ownership of the folder and be sure to replace all child properties with that ownership too, then give yourself full permission and try again. Failing that I find Unlocker works wonders though can sometimes require the files be removed on reboot if they're really locked down.

[round2it]

I have found that 7zip can delete the files you require

 

its something to do with long file names

[compsue]

Hi Compsue, who owns the folder?

If all else try downloading unlocker and see if that will help delete the folders

 

Thanks, I'll have another look.

[RJohnson91]

Yeah, this is normally long file names, I use Path Scanner Homepage - www.pathscanner.com

 

I have an older free version , looks like they are charging now... maybe grab a trial?

[jthompson]

I've used FastCopy in the past for troublesome deletion jobs when other command line tools, 7-zip etc haven't worked.

[compsue]

Hi Compsue, who owns the folder?

If all else try downloading unlocker and see if that will help delete the folders

 

Thanks so much, unlocker worked [emoji16]

[mukz]

Thanks so much, unlocker worked [emoji16]

 

Glad it sorted your problem.

Regards