Windows XP Cannot Access Document Folder

[Hans36]

When I attempt to access C:\documents and settings\all users\documents I get
the "access is denied message." I went to article ID 810881 that explains
how to change the folder properties to allow me access. This is a quote from
the article:

RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue, you must turn off Simple File Sharing, and then take
ownership of the folder: 1. Turn off Simple File Sharing: a. Click Start,
and then click My Computer.
b. On the Tools menu, click Folder Options, and then click the
View tab.
c. Under Advanced Settings, click to clear the Use simple file
sharing (Recommended) check box, and then click OK.

2. Right-click the folder that you want to take ownership of, and then
click Properties.
3. Click the Security tab, and then click OK on the Security message,
if one appears.
4. Click Advanced, and then click the Owner tab.
5. In the Name list, click your user name, Administrator if you are
logged in as Administrator, or click the Administrators group.

If you want to take ownership of the contents of that folder, click to
select the Replace owner on subcontainers and objects check box.
6. Click OK.

You may receive the following error message, where Folder is the name
of the folder that you want to take ownership of:
You do not have permission to read the contents of directory Folder.
Do you want to replace the directory permissions with permissions granting
you Full Control? All permissions will be replaced if you press Yes.
7. Click Yes.
. Click OK, and then reapply the permissions and security settings
that you want for the folder and the folder contents.

When I go to my computer under advanced settings I do not have a "Use
simple file sharing option check box" as an option.

This is a home computer that is not shared. Does anyone have any ideas
of what my problem is in getting access to this folder?

Thanks,
Roger

 

[Nepatsfan]

(e-mail address removed),

When I attempt to access C:\documents and settings\all
users\documents I get the "access is denied message." I went
to article ID 810881 that explains how to change the folder
properties to allow me access. This is a quote from the
article:
RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue, you must turn off Simple File
Sharing, and then take ownership of the folder: 1. Turn off
Simple File Sharing: a. Click Start, and then click My
Computer. b. On the Tools menu, click Folder
Options, and then click the View tab.
c. Under Advanced Settings, click to clear the
Use simple file sharing (Recommended) check box, and then
click OK.
2. Right-click the folder that you want to take
ownership of, and then click Properties.
3. Click the Security tab, and then click OK on the
Security message, if one appears.
4. Click Advanced, and then click the Owner tab.
5. In the Name list, click your user name,
Administrator if you are logged in as Administrator, or
click the Administrators group.
If you want to take ownership of the contents of that
folder, click to select the Replace owner on subcontainers
and objects check box. 6. Click OK.

You may receive the following error message, where
Folder is the name of the folder that you want to take
ownership of: You do not have permission to read the
contents of directory Folder. Do you want to replace the
directory permissions with
permissions granting you Full Control? All permissions will
be replaced if you press Yes. 7. Click Yes.
. Click OK, and then reapply the permissions and
security settings that you want for the folder and the
folder contents.
When I go to my computer under advanced settings I do
not have a "Use simple file sharing option check box" as an
option.
This is a home computer that is not shared. Does anyone
have any ideas of what my problem is in getting access to
this folder?
Thanks,
Roger

Since you're running Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, you
must start the computer in safe mode, and then log on with an
account that has Administrative rights to have access to the
Security tab. To start in Safe Mode, reboot your computer and
start tapping the F8 key as soon as you see anything displayed
on the screen. Keep hitting F8 until the Advanced Startup
Options menu appears. Use the up and down arrow keys on your
keyboard to select Safe Mode. Hit Enter.

Once you've booted into Safe Mode, you can pick up those
instructions at step 2.

Here are some other articles you may find helpful,

How to take ownership of a file or folder in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;308421

"Access is Denied" Error Message When You Try to Open a Folder
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/810881

Good luck

Nepatsfan

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

See also:

Access is denied when opening the Shared Documents folder
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/sdperms.htm

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


When I attempt to access C:\documents and settings\all users\documents I get
the "access is denied message." I went to article ID 810881 that explains
how to change the folder properties to allow me access. This is a quote from
the article:

RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue, you must turn off Simple File Sharing, and then take
ownership of the folder: 1. Turn off Simple File Sharing: a. Click Start,
and then click My Computer.
b. On the Tools menu, click Folder Options, and then click the
View tab.
c. Under Advanced Settings, click to clear the Use simple file
sharing (Recommended) check box, and then click OK.

2. Right-click the folder that you want to take ownership of, and then
click Properties.
3. Click the Security tab, and then click OK on the Security message,
if one appears.
4. Click Advanced, and then click the Owner tab.
5. In the Name list, click your user name, Administrator if you are
logged in as Administrator, or click the Administrators group.

If you want to take ownership of the contents of that folder, click to
select the Replace owner on subcontainers and objects check box.
6. Click OK.

You may receive the following error message, where Folder is the name
of the folder that you want to take ownership of:
You do not have permission to read the contents of directory Folder.
Do you want to replace the directory permissions with permissions granting
you Full Control? All permissions will be replaced if you press Yes.
7. Click Yes.
. Click OK, and then reapply the permissions and security settings
that you want for the folder and the folder contents.

When I go to my computer under advanced settings I do not have a "Use
simple file sharing option check box" as an option.

This is a home computer that is not shared. Does anyone have any ideas
of what my problem is in getting access to this folder?

Thanks,
Roger