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Cant delete any file or folder on my external USB Hard Disk

Discussion in 'Storage and Networking' started by ashehzad, Jan 16, 2009.

  1. ashehzad Newcomer, in training

    I have a 40GB external USB hard disk where I backup my files. Now when I am trying to delete any file or folder I get the message
    There is also a hidden foler $AVG8.VAULT$ which is unknown to me.

    I am using windows xp sp2
    thanks for help.
    ashehzad, Jan 16, 2009
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  2. jobeard TS Ambassador Posts: 12,224   +120

    the external has NTFS on it and permissions restrictions.

    login to an admin account
    plug-in the external HD
    dbl-click My Computer
    find the external HD->right-click->Security
    add <Everyone> to the permissions
    then set Full Control on Everyone

    click REPLACE permissions and Apply
    (will take a few minutes to complete)
    jobeard, Jan 16, 2009
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