Administrator problem


  1. estochin
    Posts : 11
    Windows 7 64 bit
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    Administrator problem


    I am running Windows 7 and I have done many clean installs over the years so I feel pretty comfortable with it. For some reason, on the most recent install, I cannot open the Documents and Settings folder.

    Now, I've always been able to open this folder by doing all the Admin tricks available but this time i just can't open it. The message I get is something like "You do not have permission to open this object" (or something like that) and when I right click the folder and go to Properties to adjust the permissions, all I am getting when I try to edit the Permissions is "You do not own this folder" (or something like that)

    I'm baffled! I've ALWAYS been able to open this folder - one way or another.

    Any ideas?? - Thanks in advance.
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  3. Mike Connor
    Posts : 2,039
    Several, including Windows 7 x64 Ultimate
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    First, you need to make sure Malware is not affecting your system. Download this,

    Download Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 1.50.1 - FileHippo.com

    install it, update the database and run a FULL scan.

    If it finds anything, post the log here.

    Regards....Mike Connor
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  4. SIW2
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    It is normal access is denied.

    You can try Properties>Security>Advanced>owner>edit

    reset it afterwards.

    Any reason you want to access that?

    If it's just a one off - easier to boot into pe and have a look from there.
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  6. Mike Connor
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    SIW2 said:
    It is normal access is denied.

    You can try Properties>Security>Advanced>owner>edit

    reset it afterwards.

    Any reason you want to access that?

    If it's just a one off - easier to boot into pe and have a look from there.

    Had this twice with malware preventing access, so I always ask to check malware first now.

    Regards....Mike Connor
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  7. SIW2
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    Yes, worth checking , you never know.
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  8. hjonesMCT
    Posts : 197
    Win7 Ultimate x64, Server 2008 R2
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    Hey guys,

    It's normal to NOT be able to access the Documents and Settings folder. Notice it's a hidden folder.

    That's because in Windows 7 all your user data is contained in the Users folder. Documents and Settings is included for application compatibility; it is merely a redirector for legacy apps attempting to access that exact link. "Documents and Settings" merely redirects to the Users folder; it doesn't contain any info itself.

    Hope this helps :)

    Heather

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