Why am I getting 'Access is denied' on folders that were accessible in XP

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When I try to open these folder, I am getting 'Access is denied' and when I
look at setting, I am 'Owner' and have full access rights.

And the culprits are: Application Data, Cookies, Local Settings, My
Documents, Nethood, Printhood, Send to, Start Menu and Templates.

I can't see the logic of restricting access to the user anyway. Anyone know
why it is so and how can get access to them? I get the same if I log with
'Admin' rights.

Thanks.

 

[Spirit]

Many of those folders are Pseudo,,, ones that are there for Program
Compliance purposes like C:\Documents and Settings - there is
nothing in the folder now. It is a Virtual Folder or Junction.

http://www.devsource.com/article2/0,1895,1999637,00.asp

http://www.realtime-vista.com/general/2007/04/access_denied_to_documents_and.htm

http://www.jimmah.com/vista/Security/junctions.aspx

 

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Thanks

Many of those folders are Pseudo,,, ones that are there for Program
Compliance purposes like C:\Documents and Settings - there is
nothing in the folder now. It is a Virtual Folder or Junction.

http://www.devsource.com/article2/0,1895,1999637,00.asp

http://www.realtime-vista.com/general/2007/04/access_denied_to_documents_and.htm

http://www.jimmah.com/vista/Security/junctions.aspx