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Windows 7 - Padlock symbol on user name in User directory
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| 01-22-2012 | #1 |
| | Padlock symbol on user name in User directory I am using Windows Home Premium 64 bit SP1. My user directory under c:/...Users shows a padlock symbol on the folder for user "kevin". I believe that this is the reason this directory will not back up to my cloud drive provider. What does the padlock mean, and how do I remove it? |
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| 01-22-2012 | #2 |
| | Have you tried right clicking it and selecting properties. I think it has something to do with the sharing permissions. |
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| 01-22-2012 | #3 |
| | The padlock means the folder has restricted access. If you want to allow unrestricted access you need to change the folder permissions, as this tutorial explains. Permissions - Allow or Deny Users and Groups |
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| 01-22-2012 | #4 |
| | got it...thanks for the tips! |
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| 01-22-2012 | #5 |
| | The padlock means only your user account has access. Removing the padlock means more then one person has access, shared in other words. |
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| 01-23-2012 | #6 |
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Quote: Originally Posted by kyeager  got it...thanks for the tips! Post back if you need further help. |
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