After restoring Computer, all files hidden/read only

[steffans]

I preformed a system restore earlier today and now all of my files, including documents, pictures, etc., are hidden and read only. Not only just my personal files but a lot of files through my computer. I couldn't open a couple of my programs because it says this file is read only and my Microsoft Outlook won't let me use the send/receive button. It says I don't have these permissions. What do I need to do to get my computer back to working order?


Please help and Thank you!

 

[Minotar]

Id try a different restore date as changing the permission on all the files would be very time consuming.

 

[steffans]

Thanks you!
I did the system restore from another date and it looks like most of the files are back to normal at least I know all of my documents and pictures are back. The Microsoft Outlook still isn't working, when I click the send/receive but it says "you don't have appropriate permission to perform this operation." Any advise on this?

 

[Minotar]

Thanks you!
I did the system restore from another date and it looks like most of the files are back to normal at least I know all of my documents and pictures are back. The Microsoft Outlook still isn't working, when I click the send/receive but it says "you don't have appropriate permission to perform this operation." Any advise on this?

No problem
Find the .exe in C:\Programs Files\Microsoft Office\Office\Outlook.exe or similar then
: right click>properties>Unclick Read Only if its still on.
: Switch to Security Tab>Make sure your user has full control.

If it won't allow you to saying you do not have permission use this to take ownership of the .exe file.
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/1911-take-ownership-shortcut.html

Or if it fails try the manual way
Take Ownership of file - Vista Forums

Dan