"thwartedthong" <guest@unknown-email.com> wrote in message
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>
> I downloaded a program called registry mechanic 7. Vista 32 bit wont
> execute the program to even install it. I tried compatability with Xp
> but still no joy. I went to delete it but each time i try I am getting
> blocked by the O/S with a message "Destination Folder acess denied" with
> a warning triangle and an exclamation mark no less!
>
> As i am the sole user and Administrator why is vista not allowing me to
> do this?
>
> I use avast antivirus and windows defender is on but can someone
> enlighten me what i will need to do to delete this application?
>
>
> --
> thwartedthong

Are you really logged on with the Administartor account or just one that you
think is in the admin group?
Either way just take ownership of the folder (and all sub folders) and all
files and then reset the permissions to full control and delete.
Just seacrh for What are permissions? in the Help and Support
--

Mike Brannigan

....and you've discovered one of the best reasons not to use a so-called
'registry cleaner'.

"Mike Brannigan" <Mike.Brannigan@localhost> wrote in message
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> "thwartedthong" <guest@unknown-email.com> wrote in message
> news:de7efc978ab26460ff461af70baab865@nntp-gateway.com...
>>
>> I downloaded a program called registry mechanic 7. Vista 32 bit wont
>> execute the program to even install it. I tried compatability with Xp
>> but still no joy. I went to delete it but each time i try I am getting
>> blocked by the O/S with a message "Destination Folder acess denied" with
>> a warning triangle and an exclamation mark no less!
>>
>> As i am the sole user and Administrator why is vista not allowing me to
>> do this?
>>
>> I use avast antivirus and windows defender is on but can someone
>> enlighten me what i will need to do to delete this application?
>>
>>
>> --
>> thwartedthong
>
> Are you really logged on with the Administartor account or just one that
> you think is in the admin group?
> Either way just take ownership of the folder (and all sub folders) and all
> files and then reset the permissions to full control and delete.
> Just seacrh for What are permissions? in the Help and Support
> --
>
> Mike Brannigan