When I try to delete the remaining folder after uninstalling a software in Program Files I get a message:
"You require permission from SYSTEM to make changes to this folder", although I'm the administrator.
Please help me to fix this problem.
Did you try restarting your system yet and then try deleting?
Yes, sure. After rebooting I get the same message.
Try right clicking at the folder > click Take Ownership > then try deleting again.When I try to delete the remaining folder after uninstalling a software in Program Files I get a message:
"You require permission from SYSTEM to make changes to this folder", although I'm the administrator.
Please help me to fix this problem.
How to Add 'Take Ownership' to Context Menu in Windows 10
Take Ownership - Add to Context Menu in Windows 10
This is where a live linux drive comes in handy.
Dear DAVIDHK, I tried the "Take Ownership". Unfortunately without success.
What if you open the folder and delete the files which are inside the folder ?Dear DAVIDHK, I tried the "Take Ownership". Unfortunately without success.
If you manage to do that, then after all the files are deleted, you should be able to delete the empty folder.
As alluded to, you can create a live linux drive (puppy linux is tiny (256 MB or so but fine for this), boot from it, use its file explorer equivalent to delete folder.
I always keep a small usb drive for this sort of job.
What folder are you trying to delete anyway?
The matter is that I'm trying to delete the folder "Kaspersky Lab", which contains an empty folder "Kaspersky Endpoint Security 10 for Windows SP1". The last has no files at all, including hidden files. As I cannot delete this folder I cannot re-install Kaspersky antivirus.What if you open the folder and delete the files which are inside the folder ?
If you manage to do that, then after all the files are deleted, you should be able to delete the empty folder.
Service articles: Removal tool to uninstall Kaspersky Lab productsThe matter is that I'm trying to delete the folder "Kaspersky Lab", which contains an empty folder "Kaspersky Endpoint Security 10 for Windows SP1". The last has no files at all, including hidden files. As I cannot delete this folder I cannot re-install Kaspersky antivirus.
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Some errors might occur when deleting Kaspersky Lab products via Start > Control Panel > AddRemovePrograms (Add/Remove Programs). As a result the application may not uninstall correctly or remnants of the application may remain in the system. In order to fully remove the installed Kaspersky Lab product, use the kavremovertool.
