Guest John Posted September 18, 2007 Posted September 18, 2007 Hi, I am using Windows XP SP2 (stupid edition), and suddenly, it thinks I am a total stranger. If I click on one folder it will say "Access is denied". This happens with every entire folder on this damned system. I have done NOTHING to it except installed a program - which I checked with AVG Free, mind you. File Permissions are correct because they have never changed. I followed "Microsucks" instructions to set permissions and it don't do nothing. The point that "a computer is only as worthy as it's user", is true, but I have no control over my computer. Look, basically, it could be my fault. I think it is, but I don't know what to do. Does anyone have help ?? If you reply, remember: Can't set permissions, no control over computer. If you need more information, just ask. John.
Guest JS Posted September 18, 2007 Posted September 18, 2007 Re: Access Denied?! Access is Denied Error Message: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/810881 Shared folder access: http://windowsxp.mvps.org/sdperms.htm Also read this MS KB article about how to take ownership of files. http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=308421 Understanding and Applying NTFS Permission in Windows XP Professional http://www.winxpsolution.com/ApplyingNTFSXPPro.aspx There is also a utility named: Unlocker I have not used it but it has been mentioned a number of times. http://ccollomb.free.fr/unlocker/ JS "John" <chicken989-chickens@yahoo.com.au.myyahoodisposableaddress> wrote in message news:8B0DE5F6-757E-4FBD-A2A4-4E88DBA7C858@microsoft.com... > Hi, > > I am using Windows XP SP2 (stupid edition), and suddenly, it thinks I am a > total stranger. > > If I click on one folder it will say "Access is denied". This happens with > every entire folder on this damned system. I have done NOTHING to it > except > installed a program - which I checked with AVG Free, mind you. > > File Permissions are correct because they have never changed. I followed > "Microsucks" instructions to set permissions and it don't do nothing. > > The point that "a computer is only as worthy as it's user", is true, but I > have no control over my computer. > > Look, basically, it could be my fault. I think it is, but I don't know > what > to do. > > Does anyone have help ?? > > If you reply, remember: Can't set permissions, no control over computer. > > If you need more information, just ask. > > John.
Guest John Posted September 18, 2007 Posted September 18, 2007 Re: Access Denied?! Sadly, none of those worked. Not even unlocker. Windows XP Stupid Edition doesn't listen to Unlocker. Instead XP says "Continue to bulls**t user". Oooh, just think what would have happened if I used Vista - Uh-oh indeed! Luckily, I don't. :)) Maybe if I can reset the folder file type, that might fix some problems... "JS" wrote: > Access is Denied Error Message: > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/810881 > > Shared folder access: > http://windowsxp.mvps.org/sdperms.htm > > Also read this MS KB article about how to take ownership of files. > http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=308421 > > Understanding and Applying NTFS Permission in Windows XP Professional > http://www.winxpsolution.com/ApplyingNTFSXPPro.aspx > > There is also a utility named: Unlocker > I have not used it but it has been mentioned a number of times. > http://ccollomb.free.fr/unlocker/ > > JS > > "John" <chicken989-chickens@yahoo.com.au.myyahoodisposableaddress> wrote in > message news:8B0DE5F6-757E-4FBD-A2A4-4E88DBA7C858@microsoft.com... > > Hi, > > > > I am using Windows XP SP2 (stupid edition), and suddenly, it thinks I am a > > total stranger. > > > > If I click on one folder it will say "Access is denied". This happens with > > every entire folder on this damned system. I have done NOTHING to it > > except > > installed a program - which I checked with AVG Free, mind you. > > > > File Permissions are correct because they have never changed. I followed > > "Microsucks" instructions to set permissions and it don't do nothing. > > > > The point that "a computer is only as worthy as it's user", is true, but I > > have no control over my computer. > > > > Look, basically, it could be my fault. I think it is, but I don't know > > what > > to do. > > > > Does anyone have help ?? > > > > If you reply, remember: Can't set permissions, no control over computer. > > > > If you need more information, just ask. > > > > John. > > >
Guest Ramesh, MS-MVP Posted September 18, 2007 Posted September 18, 2007 Re: Access Denied?! How about logging in as "Administrator" (the built-in admin account) and then creating a new user account with admin privileges? You'd like to read this article as well. How to reset security settings back to the defaults: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/313222 -- Regards, Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User] Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com "John" <chicken989-chickens@yahoo.com.au.myyahoodisposableaddress> wrote in message news:F48C9963-E5F6-466B-BFFB-D9F81092686C@microsoft.com... Sadly, none of those worked. Not even unlocker. Windows XP Stupid Edition doesn't listen to Unlocker. Instead XP says "Continue to bulls**t user". Oooh, just think what would have happened if I used Vista - Uh-oh indeed! Luckily, I don't. :)) Maybe if I can reset the folder file type, that might fix some problems... "JS" wrote: > Access is Denied Error Message: > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/810881 > > Shared folder access: > http://windowsxp.mvps.org/sdperms.htm > > Also read this MS KB article about how to take ownership of files. > http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=308421 > > Understanding and Applying NTFS Permission in Windows XP Professional > http://www.winxpsolution.com/ApplyingNTFSXPPro.aspx > > There is also a utility named: Unlocker > I have not used it but it has been mentioned a number of times. > http://ccollomb.free.fr/unlocker/ > > JS > > "John" <chicken989-chickens@yahoo.com.au.myyahoodisposableaddress> wrote in > message news:8B0DE5F6-757E-4FBD-A2A4-4E88DBA7C858@microsoft.com... > > Hi, > > > > I am using Windows XP SP2 (stupid edition), and suddenly, it thinks I am a > > total stranger. > > > > If I click on one folder it will say "Access is denied". This happens with > > every entire folder on this damned system. I have done NOTHING to it > > except > > installed a program - which I checked with AVG Free, mind you. > > > > File Permissions are correct because they have never changed. I followed > > "Microsucks" instructions to set permissions and it don't do nothing. > > > > The point that "a computer is only as worthy as it's user", is true, but I > > have no control over my computer. > > > > Look, basically, it could be my fault. I think it is, but I don't know > > what > > to do. > > > > Does anyone have help ?? > > > > If you reply, remember: Can't set permissions, no control over computer. > > > > If you need more information, just ask. > > > > John. > > >
Guest HeyBub Posted September 18, 2007 Posted September 18, 2007 Re: Access Denied?! John wrote: > Hi, > > I am using Windows XP SP2 (stupid edition), and suddenly, it thinks I > am a total stranger. > > If I click on one folder it will say "Access is denied". This happens > with every entire folder on this damned system. I have done NOTHING > to it except installed a program - which I checked with AVG Free, > mind you. What was the "program" you downloaded? Mind you, SETUP.EXE will pass an anti-virus test...
Guest John Posted September 19, 2007 Posted September 19, 2007 Re: Access Denied?! It was a certain program to recover files from the recycle bin. It was not SUPERFileRecover - I don't think I can trust that company again. I had no idea what I was doing. "HeyBub" wrote: > John wrote: > > Hi, > > > > I am using Windows XP SP2 (stupid edition), and suddenly, it thinks I > > am a total stranger. > > > > If I click on one folder it will say "Access is denied". This happens > > with every entire folder on this damned system. I have done NOTHING > > to it except installed a program - which I checked with AVG Free, > > mind you. > > What was the "program" you downloaded? > > Mind you, SETUP.EXE will pass an anti-virus test... > > >
Guest John Posted September 19, 2007 Posted September 19, 2007 Re: Access Denied?! I'll try that, but, to be honest, I am using the admin account. I know - it's not secure. Wait a minute, I remember now! I just need to know this: Will system restore delete files created after the restore point? Thank you in advance. "Ramesh, MS-MVP" wrote: > How about logging in as "Administrator" (the built-in admin account) and then creating a new user account with admin privileges? > > You'd like to read this article as well. > > How to reset security settings back to the defaults: > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/313222 > > -- > Regards, > > Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User] > Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com > > > "John" <chicken989-chickens@yahoo.com.au.myyahoodisposableaddress> wrote in message news:F48C9963-E5F6-466B-BFFB-D9F81092686C@microsoft.com... > Sadly, none of those worked. > Not even unlocker. Windows XP Stupid Edition doesn't listen to Unlocker. > Instead XP says "Continue to bulls**t user". Oooh, just think what would have > happened if I used Vista - Uh-oh indeed! Luckily, I don't. :)) > > Maybe if I can reset the folder file type, that might fix some problems... > > "JS" wrote: > > > Access is Denied Error Message: > > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/810881 > > > > Shared folder access: > > http://windowsxp.mvps.org/sdperms.htm > > > > Also read this MS KB article about how to take ownership of files. > > http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=308421 > > > > Understanding and Applying NTFS Permission in Windows XP Professional > > http://www.winxpsolution.com/ApplyingNTFSXPPro.aspx > > > > There is also a utility named: Unlocker > > I have not used it but it has been mentioned a number of times. > > http://ccollomb.free.fr/unlocker/ > > > > JS > > > > "John" <chicken989-chickens@yahoo.com.au.myyahoodisposableaddress> wrote in > > message news:8B0DE5F6-757E-4FBD-A2A4-4E88DBA7C858@microsoft.com... > > > Hi, > > > > > > I am using Windows XP SP2 (stupid edition), and suddenly, it thinks I am a > > > total stranger. > > > > > > If I click on one folder it will say "Access is denied". This happens with > > > every entire folder on this damned system. I have done NOTHING to it > > > except > > > installed a program - which I checked with AVG Free, mind you. > > > > > > File Permissions are correct because they have never changed. I followed > > > "Microsucks" instructions to set permissions and it don't do nothing. > > > > > > The point that "a computer is only as worthy as it's user", is true, but I > > > have no control over my computer. > > > > > > Look, basically, it could be my fault. I think it is, but I don't know > > > what > > > to do. > > > > > > Does anyone have help ?? > > > > > > If you reply, remember: Can't set permissions, no control over computer. > > > > > > If you need more information, just ask. > > > > > > John. > > > > > > >
Guest Ramesh, MS-MVP Posted September 19, 2007 Posted September 19, 2007 Re: Access Denied?! See FAQ #24 here: http://bertk.mvps.org/html/tips.html#20 "In the restore process, what's restored and what's not!" -- Regards, Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User] Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com "John" <chicken989-chickens@yahoo.com.au.myyahoodisposableaddress> wrote in message news:8A2049EB-2DFA-4DEC-A061-2CEF61A1E61C@microsoft.com... I'll try that, but, to be honest, I am using the admin account. I know - it's not secure. Wait a minute, I remember now! I just need to know this: Will system restore delete files created after the restore point? Thank you in advance. "Ramesh, MS-MVP" wrote: > How about logging in as "Administrator" (the built-in admin account) and then creating a new user account with admin privileges? > > You'd like to read this article as well. > > How to reset security settings back to the defaults: > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/313222 > > -- > Regards, > > Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User] > Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com > > > "John" <chicken989-chickens@yahoo.com.au.myyahoodisposableaddress> wrote in message news:F48C9963-E5F6-466B-BFFB-D9F81092686C@microsoft.com... > Sadly, none of those worked. > Not even unlocker. Windows XP Stupid Edition doesn't listen to Unlocker. > Instead XP says "Continue to bulls**t user". Oooh, just think what would have > happened if I used Vista - Uh-oh indeed! Luckily, I don't. :)) > > Maybe if I can reset the folder file type, that might fix some problems... > > "JS" wrote: > > > Access is Denied Error Message: > > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/810881 > > > > Shared folder access: > > http://windowsxp.mvps.org/sdperms.htm > > > > Also read this MS KB article about how to take ownership of files. > > http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=308421 > > > > Understanding and Applying NTFS Permission in Windows XP Professional > > http://www.winxpsolution.com/ApplyingNTFSXPPro.aspx > > > > There is also a utility named: Unlocker > > I have not used it but it has been mentioned a number of times. > > http://ccollomb.free.fr/unlocker/ > > > > JS > > > > "John" <chicken989-chickens@yahoo.com.au.myyahoodisposableaddress> wrote in > > message news:8B0DE5F6-757E-4FBD-A2A4-4E88DBA7C858@microsoft.com... > > > Hi, > > > > > > I am using Windows XP SP2 (stupid edition), and suddenly, it thinks I am a > > > total stranger. > > > > > > If I click on one folder it will say "Access is denied". This happens with > > > every entire folder on this damned system. I have done NOTHING to it > > > except > > > installed a program - which I checked with AVG Free, mind you. > > > > > > File Permissions are correct because they have never changed. I followed > > > "Microsucks" instructions to set permissions and it don't do nothing. > > > > > > The point that "a computer is only as worthy as it's user", is true, but I > > > have no control over my computer. > > > > > > Look, basically, it could be my fault. I think it is, but I don't know > > > what > > > to do. > > > > > > Does anyone have help ?? > > > > > > If you reply, remember: Can't set permissions, no control over computer. > > > > > > If you need more information, just ask. > > > > > > John. > > > > > > >
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