Cannot access Application Data folder under my Documents andSettings folder

[Robert Smith]

I have just installed a new hard drive on my machine and re-installed
WinXP. I was trying to install some software and it told me it
couldn't create a file under:

C:\Documents and Settings\Rob\Application Data

I have tried logging on to all the accounts (including
Administrator)on my system and still get the error. If I try to
access the folder from Windows Explorer, I get:

C:\Documents and Settings\Rob\Application Data is not accessible.

Access is denied.

Does anyone have any idea as to what could have happened?

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

This article describes how to take ownership of a file or folder
to which you have been denied access:

How to Take Ownership of a File or Folder in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;308421&Product=winxp

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

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|I have just installed a new hard drive on my machine and re-installed
| WinXP. I was trying to install some software and it told me it
| couldn't create a file under:
|
| C:\Documents and Settings\Rob\Application Data
|
| I have tried logging on to all the accounts (including
| Administrator)on my system and still get the error. If I try to
| access the folder from Windows Explorer, I get:
|
| C:\Documents and Settings\Rob\Application Data is not accessible.
|
| Access is denied.
|
| Does anyone have any idea as to what could have happened?

 

[Robert Smith]

Carey,

Thanks!!! Worked Great!!!

Have a great day!

7/23/2004 5:32:37 PM


<[email protected]>

This article describes how to take ownership of a file or folder

to which you have been denied access:

How to Take Ownership of a File or Folder in Windows XP
308421&Product=winxp



Carey Frisch

Microsoft MVP

Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect your PC!

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|I have just installed a new hard drive on my machine and re- installed

| WinXP. I was trying to install some software and it told me it[/QUOTE]

| couldn't create a file under:

| C:\Documents and Settings\Rob\Application Data

| I have tried logging on to all the accounts (including