I don't have permission to delete from GameData folder

[BurgahBoy]

When I try to delete mods from the GameData folder a message comes up saying that I need permission from the administrator to delete the files. I am the administrator on my computer, so I have no idea what I should do.

[killer_Foxy]

not much to say to help, try uninstalling kerbal space program and then try

[BurgahBoy]

Originally posted by killer_Foxy:

not much to say to help, try uninstalling kerbal space program and then try

I did that before but it didn't help. The folders are still there.

[Washell]

https://winaero.com/blog/how-to-take-ownership-and-get-full-access-to-files-and-folders-in-windows-10/

[Jupiter3927]

Boot your computer in safe mode.

It's not denying you because you don't have permission.
Some other program is using your folder and won't let you delete it and booting in safe mode prevents that program from using that folder.

[Astronaut]

go to programs, the uninstall a program tab, scroll down until you find the icon (kerbal), uninstall ksp by right clicking, go to to steam, steamapps, common, and stop at KSP. Now, delete the entire folder. Go to steam, open the ksp launcher, select the install button, and wait. and next time, there are more instructions: be careful what mods you install.
edit:I'm not a computer mechanic. and I assume you have a windows 10 to do this.

[Astronaut]

for me, safe mode meant i couln't open anty programs, not even the internet.

i like your profile pic, by the way.

[Astronaut]

Originally posted by G957:

Originally posted by killer_Foxy:

not much to say to help, try uninstalling kerbal space program and then try

I did that before but it didn't help. The folders are still there.

Oh, i see like my first comment in this thread, delete all the files.

Edit: in response to below: steam isn't letting me post anymore, but i can still edit. Not the steam files, the ksp files. Like you have steam but never had kerbal space.
edit: don't try all this in safe mode, from my experience safe mode just stops you from doing anything. exit safe mode to do this.

[BurgahBoy]

I just tried to delete steam completely but the file is still there in program files. I tried deleting that manually, but I still don't have access. I booted in safe mode and everything, but any files in the steam folder are not allowing me to move them or delete them.

[Chibbity]

Originally posted by G957:

I just tried to delete steam completely but the file is still there in program files. I tried deleting that manually, but I still don't have access. I booted in safe mode and everything, but any files in the steam folder are not allowing me to move them or delete them.

You may be the administrator but you still don't have ownership of those files. Windows does. This is a common issue with Windows 10.

You need to change the ownership/permissions of that entire folder so you can modify it.

I'd tell you how to do so, but it would take a dozen posts to go through the whole bit, just google it, that's how I learned. It's not difficult to follow the instructions if you have a modicum of computer skill, just convoluted.

-OR- You could just re-install KSP to a new folder that you've created somewhere Windows doesn't have ownership. Like right at the C:/ root is a good spot. Just open Windows Explorer, click on OS(C:) and create a new folder there.

[BurgahBoy]

Thanks, I'll try that.

[Chibbity]

Originally posted by G957:

Thanks, I'll try that.

No problem, best of luck.

[Astronaut]

delete ksp files, not steam. like steam is still there but you never bought ksp