Cannot copy ... Access is denied.

[Larry Lindstrom]

Hi Folks:

Windows XP Home, SP3.

I have an administrative account, and an account of my own with
admin privileges, on my PC.

With the administrator account, I've installed an app that put the
installer file in a directory under Shared Documents:

Cutting and pasting the path to the file from the command line
shows:

C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Documents\lib\nitro_pdf
\arts_pdf_workshop\installer

Most installs were done with my own account

Now, I'd like to back shared files file up to an external drive
with a copy command, the drive is encrypted with TrueCrypt.

And here I'm getting the Cannot copy ... Access is denied. error.

If I log in as the administrator, can I go to this file, or these
directories, which are all under Shared Documents, and do something to
allow my other account to copy them to the external drive?

Thanks
Larry

 

[JS]

Access is Denied Error Message - Windows XP Pro:
(should work with Media Center)
(Note: Simple File Sharing is always on for XP Home)
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/810881

Also read these articles about how to take ownership of files.
http://www.winxptutor.com/ownership.htm
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=308421

XP Pro Security Settings For XP Home
http://tweakhound.com/xp/xpperm/xpPerm1.htm

Shared folder access:
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/sdperms.htm

How to Disable Simple File Sharing in Windows XP Home Edition
http://www.wikihow.com/Disable-Simple-File-Sharing-in-Windows-XP-Home-Edition

How to configure file sharing in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/304040

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/