Re: User Problem
- From: "David" <djbahb@xxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 3 Sep 2008 11:59:39 -0500
I tried the first two Tweakhound methods - afraid to try the third. No joy.
BUT - I'm not at all sure we are barking up the right tree. There seems to
be semantics problem wherein terms like 'set security' are used
interchangeably with 'file sharing' Are they the same thing?
I have rearranged file sharing properties all over the place, but when I try
to do what I want to do, copy one user profile onto another user, I get
error messages of the type:
"Failed to set Security on the Destination Profile. Error - The process
cannot access the file because it is being used by another process" or
"Failed to set Security on the Destination Profile. Error - Access is
denied."
KB811151 describes how to transfer user profiles from one user to another.
The method requires setting up a third profile, logging on to it, then set
files so hidden files and operating system files show. This is where the
whole process stops. If these changes are made in Folder Options, they will
not be reflected when you OK out. In other words, there is no way to get
the hidden files to show., and this is where the error message occur.
One thing I have notice but have been hesitant to try is all (3) of thee
hidden files appear automatically in Safe Mode, See any reason the folder
copying process couldn't be done in this Mode?
BTW, I just tried reinstalling MS Maps & Streets (CD on my G: Drive), and
after being well into the installation process, I got an error saying a
couple of files couldn't be read, I didn't have access.
This is new, and newly formatted, NTFS drive. I understand that may have
something to do with all this.
Any further thoughts out there?
Dave
"JS" <@> wrote in message news:OxA7xsJDJHA.4176@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
See: http://tweakhound.com/xp/xpperm/xpPerm1.htm
JS
"David" <djbahb@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:uB7UohJDJHA.484@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Well, I have run the gamut on your suggestions, but apparently I have not
been able to gain ownership of the key files. Several of the following
are for XP Pro only so don't apply. The closest thing is the suggested
kb308421. I have gone thru this, in safe mode, carefully, but after
getting into the Security tab, I do not see one or more of the request
tabs. Apparently because of this, I can get the hidden and protected
files on my own user name (still 'Owner") but that is all.
I took a shot at 'Unlocker" however I felt the documentation left a lot
to one's imagination, not good for me (I get nervous when I get a 'Fatal
Error' blue screen) but I will try that again.
Any additional thoughts would be appreciated.
Thx
Dave
"JS" <@> wrote in message news:uv9NsH8CJHA.4588@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Access is Denied Error Message XP Pro: (should work with Media Center)
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/810881
Shared folder access:
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/sdperms.htm
Also read this MS KB article about how to take ownership of files.
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=308421
Understanding and Applying NTFS Permission in Windows XP Professional
http://www.winxpsolution.com/ApplyingNTFSXPPro.aspx
There is also a utility named: Unlocker
I have not used it but it has been mentioned a number of times.
http://ccollomb.free.fr/unlocker/
JS
"David" <djbahb@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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I get the message:"Failed to set security on the destination file error.
Access is denied"
After chasing this a while, it turns out this problem may exist because
I have a new, and newly formatted, C:\ drive. I located a kb (lost the
number) that says to got to Computer Management and expand "Local
Users", which unfortunately doesn't appear.
Looks like this is not a new problem. I see shareware which presumably
permits these settings to be changed. Always makes me nervous, tho.
Any further thoughts?
BTW, kb 811151 address my basic problem exactly, only it doesn't work
because of the folder/view setting problem
Dave
"JS" <@> wrote in message news:OEsYEN6CJHA.4916@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
How to Copy a Windows User Profile:
http://www.ehow.com/how_2194855_copy-windows-user-profile.html
JS
"David" <djbahb@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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So far they have all been made administrators
Dave
"JS" <@> wrote in message
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Is this a limited user?
JS
"David" <djbahb@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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That does cause the new name to appear. Thank you. The object of
adding a new users was to transfer some files from the original
user. When we try to have all hidden and invisible operating system
files appear in order to do that, the Folder/View settings just
revert to default when we click Apply/OK.
How can we get around that?
Dave & John
"JS" <@> wrote in message
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Has the user logged on after the new account was created?
If not then do so.
JS
"David" <djbahb@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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New Users do not appear on Explorer under Docs & Settings. Is
that a problem?
John
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