Re: User Problem

All is well until step 8, which gets us "Failed to set Security on the
Destination Profile. Error - Access is denied."

Dave





"JS" <@> wrote in message news:%23v59BleDJHA.3392@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
You may have already tried this, but see if any joy:
http://kb.iu.edu/data/aidk.html

JS

"David" <djbahb@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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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
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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
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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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