Re: really need help

From: keith (kmitchell_at_SPAMsabis.net)
Date: 05/28/04 

Date: Fri, 28 May 2004 16:04:58 GMT

XP is the best OS that M$ has released in regards to security. As a result
it is almost impossible to get games to run between different users. I will
give you my quick hit but make sure to go through M$'s website regarding
sharing files and folders in XP.

First, never use an administrative account for day to day stuff. Use your
admin account to install software and make system changes only!! Second,
when you install games and stuff try to install them in the Shared folders
the XP has. Once installed there you should be able to access it to play.
Any files that the program needs to write to will be created either in your
user profile or in the shared file. I know I had a heck of a time getting
this kind of thing working when I first started to use xp but once you find
your workaround you will get used to it. Be sure to read through M$'s
website for more info.

Keith

"help me please" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:144c101c444b5$46d303a0$a501280a@phx.gbl...
> Hi
> i recently installed windows xp on my computer. But im
> having a few problems. The main thing is that whenever i
> create a folder or a folder is created it is set as "read-
> only". I cant untick the box in properties or anything.
> This is causing a lot of problems because for example if i
> try to run a game that creates a temp folder i get an
> error saying i dont have write permsissions. I am
> wondering whether i have full administrator rights? ive
> been in user accounts, and the account im using says
> computer administrator. Can anyone suggest anything here?
> Id be extremely grateful.
>
> Thanks

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