How do I resolve error: permission denied code: 800A0046 source: Microsoft vbscript runtime error

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The built-in Desktop and Documents folders are backed up to root folder on a locally external device.Periodically,the child node folder containing the built-in Desktop and Documents folded has has to be deleted in order that capacity integrity is maintained.In order to accomplish this task a vbscript was designed and implemented.The built-in Desktop folder along with its sub-folders,files and its contents are deleted successfully.However, the built-in Documents folder is not being deleted only its sub-folders,files and contents are being successfully deleted. I have full Administrator's privileges on all folders on both pc and external backup device.The pc is not apart of any domain and it is also not shared.Here is a snippet of the code

if (objFSO.FolderExists(strBackupFoldToDelete & strInternationalDate)) then
objFSO.DeleteFolder(strBackupFoldToDelete & strInternationalDate)
strBackUpStart = strBackUpStart + 1
'checking for several instances
else
strBackUpStart = strBackUpStart + 1
end if

The error encountered is
Line: 10
Char: 1
Error: Permission denied
Code: 800A0046
Source: Microsoft VBScript runtime error

I have been attempting to resolve this anomaly for several weeks but to no avail.Any assistance would be most graciously appreciated

What I have tried:

All folders have Administrator's full control permission

Posted 28-Apr-19 9:55am

micromaestro

Updated 28-Apr-19 10:27am

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phil.o 30-Apr-19 7:55am

"the child node folder containing the built-in Desktop and Documents folded"

Do you mean user's profile folder? As far as I know, you can only do it when said user has closed his/her session.

I wonder if storing "Documents" folder in a network share would not be more suitable here. And the desktop folder should not be of such weight (who would put a caterpillar on his desk?).

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megaadam · Answer 1 · 2019-04-28T10:28:00

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I do not know but one guess is that something is holding on to the root folder. Maybe an explorer window is has the folder open. Maybe a command prompt has it as current directory. Or perhaps your own application has it as "current dir". Just guessing...

Posted 28-Apr-19 10:28am

megaadam

Updated 28-Apr-19 10:29am

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