The simplest way is to use the Recovery Console. Next, move the drive as a slave in another system if you need a GUI method.
Bob
How do I delete protected operating system files?
I'm not talking about system restore files.
Thanks for any help.
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How do I delete protected operating system files?
I'm not talking about system restore files.
Thanks for any help.
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The simplest way is to use the Recovery Console. Next, move the drive as a slave in another system if you need a GUI method.
Bob
..and, Provoko, don't come back for help if you then have problems.... ![]()
Thanks for the help. I tried system recovery console, but I got the same message as I do in windows; "access is denied." How do I bypass the security for windows XP on a NFTS file format?
I need to because a long time ago, while merging a partition, PQ8 left a folder called "contents of old drive," and in that folder are useless system files which windows doesn't use, yet never lets me delete.
I'm not looking to screw up my computer, these system files are from a partition that doesn't even exist anymore. I would like to know how I can bypass the security so I can delete them, and then I'll re-enable the security. Simple as that.
Thanks for any help.
Create a DOS formatted StartUp disk. Restart the PC into DOS mode. Navigate to the appropriate Disk/folder and use the DEL command.
It's clear that you have not researched the use of the recovery console in depth. Just getting there is a feat, but to let you do what you wish is noted at
http://www.petri.co.il/recovery_console_access_to_other_partitions.htm
Bob
Well I finally deleted those redundant system files. My computer works perfectly and every went smoothly. Thanks for the link.
Quick question. I had to use basic dos commands like del *.*, and rd them like 20 times. Was there an easier way? I mean, I tried deltree, but there wasn't that command and I tried to del /? but it was very limited. Did I miss something?
Oh well, I fixed my problem, thanks for the help.
I've used a KNOPPIX CD to do such work, but you still need one command line to mount the volume READ-WRITE and I won't reveal it since I'm only 98% sure it works on all machines.
You do have a KNOPPIX?
http://tips.oncomputers.info/archives2004/0401/2004-Jan-11.htm
It did look as if you were playing around with system files. Now that yiu have explained, things are different. Try reading the thread HERE . I hope it give you some ideas.