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Subject: Secure Files
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chr1s84 8.10.10 - 03:08am
How do I delete files that have a little padlock symbol.. My Os is Win 7 Pro x64 * +

jay.mack 8.10.10 - 03:25am
the padlock means there not available to share. thats all. they are secure to an account. * +

jay.mack 8.10.10 - 03:26am
just log on to that account and you should be able to delete them. as long as there not system files. * +

chr1s84 8.10.10 - 05:37am
There is only one account on my laptop and it was my aunties laptop that put the folder on there, that's an xp pro laptop * +

sonicbom 8.10.10 - 06:48am
Select the file and press Shift + Del it that folder was copied from other pc I guess * +

marson 8.10.10 - 05:17pm
It can be tedious but try this . boot up in safe mode . log in as system administrator . right click that file and remove any protection . then you can delete away . There are easier ways like doing a secure delete or wiping , but then you will have a bunch of registry errors that may be difficult to repair . * +

chr1s84 9.10.10 - 03:04am
Thnx guys I'll give em both a try now *

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