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cannot remove folder despite logged in as admin

russanderson161
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Followed unstall and trying to remove remaining folders, data from computer.

I cannot del these folders, etc despite being admin mode or from command line.

whats next.

I want to do a fresh install of Firefox but wont install firefox again if I have to an computer reimage.

Followed unstall and trying to remove remaining folders, data from computer. I cannot del these folders, etc despite being admin mode or from command line. whats next. I want to do a fresh install of Firefox but wont install firefox again if I have to an computer reimage.

Chosen solution

Thanks Paul

Got the folders removed and registry.

Have a good day

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jonzn4SUSE
jonzn4SUSE
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YES!!! Another annoyance from windows. Did you try while windows is in safe mode? Another trick would be to make a live linux usb stick, boot it, and then you can access the c drive and remove whatever you want.

Modified by jonzn4SUSE

russanderson161
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Thanks for the response.

Will try that

Cheers!

Paul
Paul
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Hi

If you are trying to remove Firefox profiles, it may help to do so from about:profiles, clearing any remaining files with Firefox closed.

russanderson161
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Thanks Paul

Got the folders removed and registry.

Have a good day

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