Windows Server 2012 (not R2) shows folders in use with read in open files in computer management. Windows explorer does not allow us to delete those folders no matter what we try, however rmdir as the same user can delete them without issue.
We are logged in as Administrator, we have ownership of the files, have all permissions for that user, etc. We even close the open folders that show in Open Files in computer management prior to trying, but it always fails with needs Administrator privileges repeatedly no matter how fast we click.
If we run a command prompt and perform a
rmdir /s /q foldername
It always successfully deletes the folder under the same conditions.
How can we get users over the network to delete these folders instead of an Administrative server command prompt? (I am also interested in why rmdir works and other attempts do not.)
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