Access is denied.

[NeedWindows7]

OK, The problem is this: I have these executable files, which end up having this symptom:

If you try to run it, it says:
Access is denied.

If you try to delete it, it says:
Access is denied.

Now, how do I get these files ? I have a ZIP file, and I extract the content of that zipfile over these executables (and other files). A very small list of often-used executables then have this symptom.

How does the problem go away ? I remove some script that use these executables, then restart the machine, and then I can remove these executables.

So you say, these scripts must do "something bad" ? Not really, they do the exact same on other machines, and I have none of such problems.

When I try to delete them, Procexp tells me that these exectuables are NOT in use. But, there are handles on such exes, including ccSvchost and Firefox.

I have tried with TAKEOWN and ICACLS, but that doesn't really help since I get a nice "Access is denied." message thrown back.

I'm trying to find out what exact is denying me to access these files. I am not the system administrator on these machines. Nevertheless, I can delete these files (see above), so it's not the filesystem that is holding me back.

 

[Calvin7]

Delete all partitions and reinstall OS.

 

[COLGeek]

Here is your problem "I am not the system administrator".

Talk to whoever is the administrator and you should be good to go if they allow the actions you are attempting.

 

[NeedWindows7]

Delete all partitions and reinstall OS.

I did that. Please try again.

 

[NeedWindows7]

Here is your problem "I am not the system administrator".

Talk to whoever is the administrator and you should be good to go if they allow the actions you are attempting.

You didn't read what I said. If I reboot Windows, do some NORMAL actions, and the issue is gone ... well, how do I need to be administrator then ?

The exe's are NOT protected from running, I run them all the time as non-admin, on other machines.

Talk to the admin ? That's me.

 

[ex_bubblehead]

A> You specifically stated in your original post that you are not the administrator:

....I am not the system administrator on these machines....

B> You need to be watching the attitude here. People are trying to help but you keep giving conflicting information. And your confrontational attitude is soon going to leave you all alone here.

 

[NeedWindows7]

Sure, like the one that asks for re-install. That the "help" you refer to ?

I'll explain since you don't get the detail:
"contact the admin"="contact a person"
"windows admin"="an elevation right owner on windows"

And, the answer is already half stated in the opening post, but you didn't get it, did you.