Can't delete files (no permission)

Deleting files that require permission from yourself to delete (and aren't in use):

• Note: watch the spacing used in commands below.

• Open command prompt (as admin) via cmd in search bar

• Take ownership of directory via: takeown /f [directory you want to delete] /r

• Give yourself full access via: icacls [directory you want to delete] /grant [your username]:F /t

• Delete the files via: del [directory you want to delete]