Unable to access files after moving to new directories

[Guest]

Whenever I move a file or a directory (using drag 'n drop) I cannot do
anything with the file/directory afterward; nor can I move it again.

The directory properties shows the Read-only box with a greyed check.
Unchecking the box brings up a window with with two choices:

o Apply to folder only -- When unchecking the first and clicking
Apply it appears to work. Except that when rechecking the
attributes, the box is still checked.
o Apply to folder, subfolders and files -- Get an error saying
that an error occured when apply attributes. Access is denied.
Clicking Ignore or Ignore All has no effect.

I also tried using "attrib" to reset both Read-Only and Hidden attributes.
That didn't work.

Then, I tried using Safe Mode. Couldn't get Safe Mode to start and had
to use the Recovery Console, which didn't work.

Lost are some files that I cannot replace.

I do have admin privs on XP Pro SP2 with all updates.

 

[Mark Dormer]

Two things.

Read Only on folders is ignored by the OS, so don't worry about it.

You don't have permission s on the sub-folders or files.
Take ownership of them and then you wil be able to access them.

In the top level folders properties -- Security Tab--Advanced you will find
the Owners tab

How to take ownership of a file or folder in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/Default.aspx?kbid=308421

Regards
Mark Dormer

 

[Guest]

:

Thanks.

Two things.

Read Only on folders is ignored by the OS, so don't worry about it.

Good, I hate to worry.

You don't have permission s on the sub-folders or files.
Take ownership of them and then you wil be able to access them.

In the top level folders properties -- Security Tab--Advanced you will find
the Owners tab

Checking folder props, I see no Security tab. I have General, Tools,
Hardware, Norton, Sharing, and Quota. Am I missing something or doing
something stupid?

 

[Ricky]

If you use XP Home you have to boot in safe mode and log in with an
administrator account to see the security tab. If XP Pro you have to
disable simple file sharing.

|
|
| "Mark Dormer" wrote:
|
| Thanks.
|
| > Two things.
| >
| > Read Only on folders is ignored by the OS, so don't worry about it.
|
| Good, I hate to worry.
|
| > You don't have permission s on the sub-folders or files.
| > Take ownership of them and then you wil be able to access them.
| >
| > In the top level folders properties -- Security Tab--Advanced you
will find
| > the Owners tab
|
| Checking folder props, I see no Security tab. I have General, Tools,
| Hardware, Norton, Sharing, and Quota. Am I missing something or doing
| something stupid?
|
| >
| > How to take ownership of a file or folder in Windows XP
| > http://support.microsoft.com/Default.aspx?kbid=308421
| >
| > Regards
| > Mark Dormer
| >
| >
| >
| > | > > Whenever I move a file or a directory (using drag 'n drop) I
cannot do
| > > anything with the file/directory afterward; nor can I move it
again.
| > >
| > > The directory properties shows the Read-only box with a greyed
check.
| > > Unchecking the box brings up a window with with two choices:
| > >
| > > o Apply to folder only -- When unchecking the first and clicking
| > > Apply it appears to work. Except that when rechecking the
| > > attributes, the box is still checked.
| > > o Apply to folder, subfolders and files -- Get an error saying
| > > that an error occured when apply attributes. Access is denied.
| > > Clicking Ignore or Ignore All has no effect.
| > >
| > > I also tried using "attrib" to reset both Read-Only and Hidden
attributes.
| > > That didn't work.
| > >
| > > Then, I tried using Safe Mode. Couldn't get Safe Mode to start and
had
| > > to use the Recovery Console, which didn't work.
| > >
| > > Lost are some files that I cannot replace.
| > >
| > > I do have admin privs on XP Pro SP2 with all updates.

 

[Guest]

That did it! TNX everso.