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    Vista and file ownership

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by i_baked_cookies, Apr 30, 2007.

  1. i_baked_cookies

    i_baked_cookies Notebook Consultant

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    Vista won't let me access my c:\users\drew\application data folder.

    I tried the takeown command in CMD... still doesn't work for some reason.
     
    i_baked_cookies, Apr 30, 2007
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  2. ikovac

    ikovac Cooler and faster... NBR Reviewer

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    Right click on folder
    Properties
    Security tab
    Advanced button
    Permissions
    Click on user "Everyone" which has all disabled
    Edit button
    Remove
    Try


    I hope it helps - I changed all hidden and system folders I needed in this way

    Cheers,

    Ivan
     
    ikovac, May 14, 2007
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    jimc Notebook Consultant

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    have you tried "appdata" instead of "application data"?
     
    jimc, May 14, 2007
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    ttupa Tech Elitist NBR Reviewer

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    It's User Account Control. You can either turn OFF UAC, or take ownership of the folder.

    Try what ikovac said, except choose Add, find your particular user, and give it Full Control.
     
    ttupa, May 14, 2007
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    ikovac Cooler and faster... NBR Reviewer

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    Good point ttupa, except I already have myself and administrators group with full permissions. I assumed it is by default. Well good suggestion anyway.

    BTW I have turned off UAC long time ago and still had to do the above procedure since there is this "everyone" user who has everything disabled and that takes precedence above my or administrator's full control. Sad but true.

    Cheers,

    Ivan
     
    ikovac, May 15, 2007
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