Access Denied?!

[Guest]

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.

 

[JS]

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

 

[Guest]

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...

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

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


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...

 

[HeyBub]

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]

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.

 

[Guest]

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.

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


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...

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

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

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


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.

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


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...

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