Problems removing CS2 files

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pj117
Apr 29, 2007
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I have uninstalled cs2 but cannot delete files that I created (presets, plugins, empty helper folders). When I try to delete them I get access is denied. I have tried using unlocker and move on boot but nothing seems to work. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance,
PJ
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dave_milbut
Apr 29, 2007
something is holding them open. close all apps (incl. cs3) and try again. or restart in safe mode and try that way.
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pj117
Apr 29, 2007
I have tried to delete after rebooting with minimal apps running. Gone in as administrator in safe mode and still cannot delete. I have checked the security settings but am unable to change them. They are not a problem, just an annoyance.
PJ
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Rob_Keijzer
Apr 29, 2007
Maybe the Read Only flag is set.

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chrisjbirchall
Apr 29, 2007
I’ve said it before. I cannot understand this obsession with removing previous installations the minute a new version of the software is installed.

The amount of disk space it consumes in minimal and uninstalling can inadvertently remove some shared files which might be needed by the new version, or other applications.

One should at least hang on to the old software until fully conversant with the new baby.
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pj117
Apr 29, 2007
I have tried to take off the read only but that too is locked.

I have used the beta since it came out and am very pleased with it. I never had a great love of cs2 and was happy to uninstall it. The files that I am having a problem removing are my own files. The cs2 program files uninstalled without a problem.

PJ
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Michael_D_Sullivan
Apr 30, 2007
Are you logged in as an administrator for this computer? If so, and you are still having problems, try this: Open a command window by Start > Run > cmd. If the files at issue are located on a drive other than the default drive indicated in the command prompt, change to that drive by typing its drive letter, followed by a colon. Now, change to the directory where the files are located using the cd command followed by the full path, in quotes, like this (obviously use the right path, not what I have in quotes):
d:>cd "d:\My Adobe Settings\My Presets"
Now type the cacls command followed by the filename (if it has spaces or non-ASCII characters in its name, put it in quotes). E.g.:
d:\My Adobe Settings\My Presets>cacls "mikes presets.xxx" You should get a listing of the Access Control Lists (detailed permissions) for the file. This may help figure out what’s wrong.

You can also use the cacls command to give yourself full control of the file so you can delete it. Use the /G parameter followed by your username, a colon, and F, as in:
d:\My Adobe Settings\My Presets>cacls "mikes presets.xxx" /G user:F Now you should be able to delete the file using the del command: d:\My Adobe Settings\My Presets>del "mikes presets.xxx"
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Dierk_Haasis
Apr 30, 2007
On Sun, 29 Apr 2007 13:15:28 -0700,
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I’ve said it before. I cannot understand this obsession with removing previous installations the minute a new version of the software is installed.

One reason would be to have all the right associations, like JPEGs opening with PSCS3 [and showing its icon].

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chrisjbirchall
Apr 30, 2007
One reason would be to have all the right associations, like JPEGs opening with PSCS3 [and showing its icon].

These can be set implicitly, regardless.
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Dierk_Haasis
Apr 30, 2007
On Mon, 30 Apr 2007 03:39:24 -0700,
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These can be set implicitly, regardless.

Would that be so easy. I refer you to
http://dh2publishing.blogspot.com/

BTW, the argument about ‘not much space’ doesn’t cut it for me, any program not in use anymore occupies space unnecessarily. It only makes sense if you say, ‘Don’t uninstall until you have made sure the new versions work.’ Or if you are a compulsive collector.

—
Dierk (sometimes known as Evo2Me)
[DH² Publishing]
www.DH2Publishing.info
Writing and Imaging

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