Can't delete some directories as Admin
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Published on 2012-09-01T00:40:32Z
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I am unable to delete the following directory in Windows 7
C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\iTunes
The error message that is displayed when I try is:
"You need permission to perform this action. You require permission from the computer's administrator to make changes to this folder."
I am an Administrator and have UAC set to "Never Notify". iTunes is not running either (it's been uninstalled).
I have tried running cmd.exe using "Run as administrator" from the right click context menu, then executing
rmdir "C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs"
but it just returns "Access is denied."
Any ideas why I can't delete this dir?
Thanks!
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