How do I get control of 'MY' machine?

[Guest]

I want to access "application data" under "All Users". It won't let me. I
am the admin but it still won't let me. McAfee ask me to access their
software under application data to delete a file and reboot to correct a
problem. I could access these kinds of files in XP (good old XP, I miss
you).

Plus, the Vista Defrag sucks, no status display so you have some idea how
much time it's going to take. So now I'm using O&O Defrag.

 

[Saucy]

I want to access "application data" under "All Users". It won't let me. I
am the admin but it still won't let me. McAfee ask me to access their
software under application data to delete a file and reboot to correct a
problem. I could access these kinds of files in XP (good old XP, I miss
you).

Plus, the Vista Defrag sucks, no status display so you have some idea how
much time it's going to take. So now I'm using O&O Defrag.

That's a NTFS junction point not an actual file. See this Wikipedia article
for an explanation as to what is going on:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Junction_point

Saucy

 

[Dave]

That is not a folder, it is a junction point, as are most "folders" with the
shortcut symbol on the icon.
The Vista version of "Application Data" is "AppData", under your username.

 

[jonathan perreault]

well you can try as you want but pressing the ctrlbutton will not give you
control, go figure that one out lol

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Jonathan Perreault

Personnal Advice To You:
#1: Do Not Undermine Windows's Work, Or It'll Undermine You As A User.
#2: Torture Windows (Any) Now Before It Tortures You

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A common mistake that people make when trying to design something completely
foolproof is to underestimate the ingenuity of complete fools.

 

[Xenomorph]

omg what

well you can try as you want but pressing the ctrlbutton will not give you
control, go figure that one out lol

--
Jonathan Perreault

Personnal Advice To You:
#1: Do Not Undermine Windows's Work, Or It'll Undermine You As A User.
#2: Torture Windows (Any) Now Before It Tortures You

Best Comments From Users:
No Matter The Problem Even With Linux, It's Microsoft's And Windows's
Faults

A common mistake that people make when trying to design something
completely foolproof is to underestimate the ingenuity of complete fools.

 

[jonathan perreault]

what you don't get? read the subject that what the joke was (how i get
control) about pressing ctrl button won't help. ahhh never mind too hard for
you to get, didn't intend to insult by this comment by the way

oh but hey i just thought of something retired bill have you tried to open
the security tab and to enable your account name as someone who has all
rights? because me i have no problem to access these folders try also run as
admin and change security tab

--
Jonathan Perreault

Personnal Advice To You:
#1: Do Not Undermine Windows's Work, Or It'll Undermine You As A User.
#2: Torture Windows (Any) Now Before It Tortures You

Best Comments From Users:
No Matter The Problem Even With Linux, It's Microsoft's And Windows's Faults

A common mistake that people make when trying to design something completely
foolproof is to underestimate the ingenuity of complete fools.

 

[Bottom Burp]

what you don't get? read the subject that what the joke was (how i get
control) about pressing ctrl button won't help. ahhh never mind too
hard for you to get, didn't intend to insult by this comment by the
way

oh but hey i just thought of something retired bill have you tried to
open the security tab and to enable your account name as someone who
has all rights? because me i have no problem to access these folders
try also run as admin and change security tab

An entire thread of top posting ****tools.