I downloaded a file from the internet (I can link to it here, but in the interests of not annoying other users, I won't post the link), and I can't delete the file with the message:
You need permission to perform this action
You require permission from the computer's administrator to make changes to this file
Trouble is, I am the administrator and UAC is completely off.
If I go into the Properties/Security tab, I get the message
You do not have permission to view or edit this object's permission settings
Clicking "Advanced"/Owner, it says:
Current owner: Unable to display current owner.
If i try to change the owner, I get the same message:
Unable to set new owner on file
Access is denied.
Answer
Give Unlocker a try. If there is any open file handle it will let you close it so you can successfully delete the file.
If that doesn't work for some reason, try BootDeleter. It will delete the file for you upon reboot, before Windows has a chance to lock it on you.
Both utilities are freeware.
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