Re: Windows XP "access is denied" error for folder shortcuts - $10 to

Yes... Every time I search on Google, I end up with a dozen sites
mentioning this solution. My problem is not in opening a folder via
Explorer, but in navigating to it either through a shortcut or Start |
Run.

On Apr 23, 10:34 am, "ju.c" <bibidybubidyb...@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
You try this?

"Access is Denied" error message when you try to open a folderhttp://support.microsoft.com/kb/810881

ju.c

"J Y" <ricky...@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message

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It sounds exactly like this. I can run files using Start | Run, but I
can't get Explorer to open the folders. The only problem with this
theory, though, is that I checked my group policy, and it is already
set to bypass transverse checking for Administrators and Everyone.

I've also tried creating a new admin user, and logging in as the admin
user in either normal and safe mode. No dice.

I clean my computer regularly, but am trying some of the programs
listed above. I'm not optimistic, as this problem cropped up soon
after I installed my OS, likely before any viruses would have made it
onto my machine.

Sorry for offering money. I'm not inclined to use one of the fee for
service sites, as it's just not worth the trouble to me, and probably
not to the experts on here either. I know Usenet has far better
knowledge than your typical troubleshooting site. If I have offended
with my crass offer, then excuse me.

On Apr 22, 4:26 pm, CurtB <Cu...@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
It sounds like NTFS traverse folder denial.

http://technet2.microsoft.com/windowsserver/en/library/e4be109f-5547-...

"J Y" wrote:
Hi,

I'm a pretty technical user, and have been living with this issue
for
3 years now. It's not worth reinstalling Windows over, but it's
annoying all the same. I'm willing to Paypal $10 to the person who
can solve this for me. I don't have any way to prove that I'll pay
you, but what have you got to lose?

The problem:
I receive a standard Windows error message box "Access denied" when
I
double click a shortcut to a folder, or when I go to Start | Run
and
type in a folder other than the drive root. These problems happen
for
ANY folder on ANY drive.

For example:
C:\windows (doesn't work)
C:\ (does work)

If I navigate to the given folder in Windows Explorer by navigating
through the tree, I can get there, browse, and do anything else I
normally would be able to with no problems.

I'm running Windows XP Pro as a user with complete Administrator
privileges.

I have google'd this problem a dozen times and ended up on the
solution for regaining ownership of a folder after reinstalling
Windows. That is not my problem, and I've tried them anyway, with
no
success.

Any help is much appreciated.

.

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