Running Windows 7 64 bit. I copied a folder of pictures to this new computer's desk top from a CD, then moved them into my 'Pictures' folder. I now have the old folder on my desk top and cannot delete it because I must have Administrator permissions to delete it, even tho I am logged on as the Administrator. As far as I can tell, even tho I am the Administrator, I cannot delete the folder because the folder's ownership cannot be determined, apparently because it came from an external source, ie the CD, and I am not allowed to take ownership. This is crazy. Who designs an operating system that does not/will not allow the Administrator to run administrative tasks. Am I going to be stuck with this unwanted folder sitting on my desk top in perpetuity.

Try using: Unlocker 1.9.1Carey Frisch

Did you read the question? I said in the narrative that it won't allow me to take ownership.

A few things you can try: 1. Under the folder's properties, make sure Read Only isn't checked. Try again. 2. Login under another local Administrator's account. Try deleting it from there. 3. Still no dice? Try deleting the folder from a command prompt.