Re: Access denied files

Reubintt wrote:

I have tried to do the following to try and get ownership of the files,
but I don't have "use simple file sharing" as a option and I can't take
ownership in My coputer tools either can you Help please???


You need to disable Simple File Sharing and take ownership of the files.
Take a
look at these articles for more info:

"Access is Denied" Error Message When You Try to Open a Folder
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/810881

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

If you have XP Home, you can't disable Simple File Sharing and you need to
go into Safe Mode to see the Security tab which will allow you to take
ownership.

How Do I Get the Security tab in Folder Properties? -
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/tips/xp_security_tab.htm

Malke
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Relevant Pages

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  • Re: Security tab
    ... Open My Computer, and right-click the drive-letter (where the folder is in), and choose Properties. ... and then deselect the Use Simple File Sharing check box ... disable Simple File sharing to see the Security tab. ... This happens even though my drive is an NTFS drive and using it under administrator control. ...
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