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    How to access files on my Vista partition?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by lottdod_1999, Jun 26, 2009.

  1. lottdod_1999

    lottdod_1999 Notebook Evangelist

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    It says I need permission when I try to access my Vista partition, what do I do?
     
    lottdod_1999, Jun 26, 2009
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    try right clicking, "run as administrator'..... see if that works
     
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    Is this in Explorer? Do you have UAC turned on? If you do, you should be given the option of giving yourself permission via a Continue button.

    You can also give yourself rights by right-clicking the partition, viewing Properties > Security.
     
    Relativity17, Jun 26, 2009
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