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I'm running windows 10, have admin priviledges and have an .exe-file that can't be deleted. I tried:

  • lockhunter
  • malwarebytes fileassassin
  • del /f /q from the command prompt (run as admin, always displays "access is denied")
  • take ownership extension for the context menu
  • chkdsk (does not display any problems)

properties->security->advanced shows "unable to display current owner". Moreover, I am not able to change any permissions here, although I am admin.

The program (the exe-file I can't delete) crashed before. I now have several folders with exe-files I can't delete. Any new ideas how to solve that? I'm stuck after hours of googling...

JoeCool
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  • So you have attempted to taken ownership of the file, by the following the answer to this question, File I can't take ownership of that suggests to use TAKEOWN? Within an elevated command prompt, provide the output of the takeown command you used, and a screenshot to the command prompt itself and update your question. – Ramhound Sep 28 '17 at 16:18
  • Tried rebooting and trying again? – Mokubai Sep 28 '17 at 16:21
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    Use process explorer (procexp) and "find handle" to check who blocked file – user996142 Sep 28 '17 at 16:22
  • Try booting using some Live Linux Distribution. Create a suitable Bootable USB/DVD Live Linux. Properly choose UEFI/MBR boot based on how your system is configured to boot. After successful boot thru Live Linux try deleting those exe files from within Linux and see if you succeed. – patkim Sep 28 '17 at 16:55

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Try to boot in safe mode:

  1. Win+R -> msconfig -> Enter
  2. Tab Boot, tick Safe Mode (see pic) enter image description here
  3. Reboot
  4. Delete the file in the Safe boot, then start at number 1 again and untick Safe boot
  5. Reboot
chloesoe
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