access denied folder

[Guest]

I have a folder which is " access denied ".
The steps suggested in previous threads are not working for me.
ie. start/my computer/tools//folder options/view/
....the next step is to clear check from " use simple file sharing" BUT
this option does not appear???
ALSO suggested
right click" locked folder " / properties/ click on security tab.. BUT
the security tab does not exist.

Thanks

 

[Nepatsfan]

(e-mail address removed),

I have a folder which is " access denied ".
The steps suggested in previous threads are not working for
me.
ie. start/my computer/tools//folder options/view/
...the next step is to clear check from " use simple file
sharing" BUT this option does not appear???
ALSO suggested
right click" locked folder " / properties/ click on security
tab.. BUT the security tab does not exist.

Thanks

The option to disable simple file sharing will not be available
on a system running XP Home Edition.

If you are running Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, you
must start the computer in safe mode, and then log on with an
account that has Administrative rights to have access to the
Security tab. To start in Safe Mode, reboot your computer and
start tapping the F8 key as soon as you see anything displayed
on the screen. Keep hitting F8 until the Advanced Startup
Options menu appears. Use the up and down arrow keys on your
keyboard to select Safe Mode. Hit Enter.

FYI, here's the MS article on taking ownership:

How to take ownership of a file or folder in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;308421

Good luck

Nepatsfan

 

[Guest]

Thank You
That worked fine.

(e-mail address removed),


The option to disable simple file sharing will not be available
on a system running XP Home Edition.

If you are running Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, you
must start the computer in safe mode, and then log on with an
account that has Administrative rights to have access to the
Security tab. To start in Safe Mode, reboot your computer and
start tapping the F8 key as soon as you see anything displayed
on the screen. Keep hitting F8 until the Advanced Startup
Options menu appears. Use the up and down arrow keys on your
keyboard to select Safe Mode. Hit Enter.

FYI, here's the MS article on taking ownership:

How to take ownership of a file or folder in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;308421

Good luck

Nepatsfan

 

[Nepatsfan]

You're welcome.

Nepatsfan

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