Can't copy/move files into Shared Documents folders in XP Pro

[Guest]

I have four local accounts set up in XP Pro: mine (Admin), two limited, and one guest. I cannot copy or move any files into any of the Shared Document folders from any of the accounts. The only files in there are some that came pre-loaded when I bought the PC from Dell. I get an error - Cannot Copy filename: Access is denied. I've got plenty of file space, and the files are not in use in any account. When I check properties on the Shared Document folders, I see they're all tagged Read Only. When I try to remove that attribute, I don't get any errors, but upon checking properties again it is still set to Read Only. My PC is standalone, not part of a domain. Any suggestions would be much appreciated.

 

[Doug Knox MS-MVP]

See Help and Support and search for "take ownership"

HOW TO: Take Ownership of a File or Folder in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=308421

How Do I Get the Security Tab in Properties - XP Home (makes the Security tab appear outside of Safe Mode)
http://www.dougknox.com, Win XP Tips section

HOW TO: Set, View, Change, or Remove File and Folder Permissions in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;308418

HOW TO: Set, View, Change, or Remove Special Permissions for Files and Folders
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;308419

HOW TO: Disable Simplified Sharing and Password-Protect a Shared Folder in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;307874