Can't delete folders in d:\Program Files due to TrustedInstaller

Hi 
I have a new c: drive (its an SSD and I love it), but now I'd like to delete the Program Files on my second drive (which used to be my primary drive). I followed the instructions found in this forum below (I couldn't past a link here because apparently my
account is not verified).
1. Please navigate to the target file/folder. 
2. Right-click on the file/folder and choose Properties.
3. Click the "Security" tab and see if your current user is listed in the "Group or user names" list. If not, please click Edit-> Add button, type the name of your current user in the "Enter the object names to select "
box, then click "OK" to add this group.
4. Select the user from the list and then check the "Allow" checkbox next to "Full Control". 
5. Click the Advanced button and click the "Owner" tab. Then, press "Edit" button. 
6. Select current user from the list and check the "Replace owner on subcontainers and objects" checkbox. 
7. Click "OK" to save changes and wait for Windows 7 to transfer the ownership of all the objects on the partition. 
8. Click OK again to save changes and exit the Properties window.
but when I try to delete the folder, windows 7 says
"Are you sure you want to move this folder to the Recycle Bin?"
I select Yes, then I get
"You'll need to provide administrator permission to delete this folder"
I select Continue, and then get
"You need permission to perform this action
You require permission from Administrators to make changes to this folder"
I've tried running windows explorer as Administrator
I've checked my user account and it shows me as Administrator
I've verified that the owner is Administrators and that they have "full control" permissions on the folder.
What else do I check? I've checked other posts and can't figure out what I'm missing.
Cheers2u

This could be due to the folder/file permission issue just as  ZigZag3143x explained. 
Aditionally check these
Learn How to Take or Assign Ownership of Files and Folders 
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/magazine/ff404240.aspx
File and Folder Permissions
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb727008.aspx

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