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How to remove a Windows folder with error "Access is Denied"

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Problem

I'm running Windows 2003. I am an admin on this particular machine. I tried to delete a folder, but something went slightly wrong. When I navigate to its parent I can see it in there. When I double click the folder, I get the error message: When I try to delete the folder, I get and I get the same …

Error Output

D:\Path\to\folder is not accessible. Access is denied.

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Fix for: How to remove a Windows folder with error "Access is Denied"

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Use process explorer http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb896653.aspx to find out what has the file in use - there is some process that has a lock on it and explorer does not tell you which one. Launch Process Explorer In Process Explor…

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