Re: Reinstalled now CAN NOT open Program Files access denied even as a

Access is Denied" Error Message When You Try to Open a Folder
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;810881

How to take ownership of a file or folder in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;308421

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows - Shell/User
Microsoft Community Newsgroups
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"EagleSoar" wrote:

| I upgraded the hardware of my computer, after doing so windows would not run.
| I attempted to recover/repair/tweek some files to no avail
| In the end I was forced to reinstall windows xp pro over the top of the
| existing copy (in hope of saving the contents of the "program files" so I
| could access emails saved there, games and programs
| This seemed to solve my problems until I attempted to open program files.
| Now I am getting "Permission denied"
| When I install a program into program files it runs fine, can even open it
| by "find target" in properties on a shortcut. Just can not open the program
| files folder itself
| This is unimaginably annoying and getting to the point where I may have to
| reformat and lost EVERYTHING
| Any suggestions on getting around this would be great
| (before u say it, i tried logging in as admin and it still wont let me)
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