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There's a folder on my desktop called like 'example' and when I try to delete it it says "You require permission from the computer's admistrator to make changes to this folder" when checking the properties; the Current owner says "Unable to display current owner."

I have tried many solutions found online, including enabling & signing into the adminstrator account, but haven't been able to fix it. My situation is extremely similar to this.

I can't even open the folder. I am running Windows 7 x64 Home Premium. I can't do anything to the folder because I need permission from my 'computer administrator' It's extremely weird, and I can't fix it. Thanks in advance!

UPDATE: Yes, I'm adminsitrator on my computer.

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If you go to computer management (right-click on "My Computer" and select "Manage"), then "Shared Folders," and then "Open Files" ... is the file/folder listed there as Open? – Uninspired May 28 '11 at 4:50
This is more than likely not an issue of Admin privileges. I would put money on this folder being used by an application or malware. Try booting into safe mode (F8 on boot) and deleting the folder. – Paxamime May 30 '11 at 4:48
you can also try LongPathTool. its for deleting files,folder,pictures and etc. that "can't be deleted" :D – zalathel Jan 26 at 20:07
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Try running Unlocker on the folder.

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Reset the properties of the folder.

Start menu -> All Programs -> Accessories -> Right click on Command Prompt -> Run As Administrator.

The type the following

cd\path\to\location\of\the\folder
takeown /r /d y /f example
icacls example /reset /t /c /q
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Unlocker has helped me delete almost every stubborn file/folder I've come across. Perhaps you should give it a try.

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