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Comment from John on 2009-11-01

2009-11-01T20:56:50Z

I found a combo of David's steps and Jesse's suggestion to work for every set of folders I had of this type. Try both suggestions, and make sure you select 'replace permission entries on all child...'. Make sure when you switch ownership, it's to a user with Admin rights and you then give it full permissions.

Thanks guys - this was a big annoyance on all my NTFS removeable drives.

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Comment from Sandra on 2009-01-16

2009-01-16T11:14:43Z

Forgot to mention, using the external drive for my Vista Home Premium.

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Comment from Sandra on 2009-01-16

2009-01-16T11:12:38Z

I have an external hd that I used to use on my XPSP3 machine that has 6 of these folders on it, and nothing I do (setting permissions, security etc) is working to remove these files. Formatting the drive is out of the question, as the drive hold artwork and photography projects. How can I get rid of them?

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Comment from Jesse on 2009-01-13

2009-01-13T21:13:00Z

If you are unable to delete the folders, you need to take ownership of the folder and sub folders and files.
First remove "use simple file sharing"...

Thanks David.

If that doesnt work for you (I did not for me) try this:

Right click on the folder>Properties>Security.
Click on your account. At the bottom check the "Allow" box for "Full Control" option.

Im using XPSP2 Pro on a corperate image...

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Comment from David on 2009-01-05

2009-01-05T19:14:54Z

If you are unable to delete the folders, you need to take ownership of the folder and sub folders and files.
First remove "use simple file sharing"
In explorer Tools-Folder Options-View then uncheck "use simple file sharing" at the bottom of the list.
This will enable the security tab when you right click on the folder and access the properties page.

Select the security tab and click advanced.

Select the owner tab then select your user account and check replace owner on subcontainer, then click apply.

You should be able to delete the folder subfolders and files.

Hope this helps

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Comment from Roger on 2008-12-30

2008-12-30T17:04:37Z

Ahh.. thanks for the information.
You're awesome.

I had three oddly named folders in the root of my E:\ drive, and now those ugly folders are gone. :]

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Comment from Tech0utsider on 2008-12-24

2008-12-24T21:57:58Z

If you get an access denied error, note the file name, and boot of your XP disc into the Recovery Console. Trust me, you can't miss it.

Then, type in

del (Drive Letter):\(Filename)

Example: C:\62sdf0ajsf2adfs

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Comment from peter on 2008-07-28

2008-07-28T08:58:14Z

Nice and important article Leo , thanks.
John i think these files is necesary for Xp system , any way if you didn't like to be these folders visible in your drive , just make them hidden from the folders option for these folders "eb99fa32721d7821dfea81e9" "be0224887b466ec6b6ba11edbaa265"...
http://www.fosdir.com

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Comment from John Booth on 2008-05-01

2008-05-01T21:33:39Z

have two folders on external drive E: Properties are:
E:\be0224887b466ec6b6ba11edbaa265\update\updspapi.dll
and
E:\eb99fa32721d7821dfea81e9\update\update.exe

I cannot delete these folders nor their contents, get Cannot delete (filename)ACCESS DENIED. They have been there for months. Unlocker does not work on them. Booted in safe mode, .. same problem. Have ticket open with Microsoft Support, but so far, nothing back from them. XP Home SP2.

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Comment from David on 2007-05-16

2007-05-16T09:06:02Z

Everybody runs into files or folders that you can't delete because they are in use or something. The program "unlocker" which you can get here: http://ccollomb.free.fr/unlocker/ takes care of that problem very easily. I use it regularly and recommend it.

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Comment from Daniel on 2007-05-03

2007-05-04T00:55:47Z

Hmm...well, what if those Random Folders refuse to be deleted because they claim they are being used by a program even though there are no files inside? I can successfully remove all of those random folders except for one stubborn one which will probably remain for the remainder of the life of my computer. So annoying!

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Comment from ezra BM on 2007-02-06

2007-02-06T14:46:52Z

Your remarks concerning odd named files- I (have) had one on my physical second Hard Drive D: - turned out to be a text files of a logging sequence.
I just deleted it, but did a Restore point beforehand- I have XP Home.
Thanks Leo, your answer helped.
I am a newcomer to your Newsletter.

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Comment from Ken on 2007-01-31

2007-01-31T17:42:14Z

Anything generated by an algorithm is, by definition, not truly "random".

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Comment from Bevin on 2007-01-30

2007-01-31T00:59:07Z

Is there a recognised algorithm the generate truly random number strings? Twenty years ago it seemed to be the pursuit of computer scientists. Has it been achieved yet?

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