How To Remove Folders From Old Windows Install

Oct 2, 2011

win 8 won't let me no matter what I try to do to remove folders from the Windows 8 install. Old install folder. I can't remove the regedit file from it. I think I have to boot Linux and mount a drive to do what I need.

What can I do to fix this besides linux. Format and go back to windows 7?

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