Re: Command Prompt Won't Launch

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From: Chris (Chris_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 10/13/04 

Date: Wed, 13 Oct 2004 15:43:03 -0700

Hi Vanguardx,

When I right click on my C drive and select sharing and security. I do not
see were I can review "permissions". I have also right clicked properties but
I cannot find where I can review "permissions".

I am running XP home edition.

Chris

"Vanguardx" wrote:

> "Chris" <Chris@discussions.microsoft.com>
> wrote in news:E6E3B3DF-EEE4-4670-97EF-4A5E2D72C1C0@microsoft.com:
> > When I try to run the command prompt I get the following error:
> >
> > "Windows cannot access the specified device, path or file. You may
> > not have appropriate permissions to access the item."
> >
> > I also get this error when windows update tries to run the service
> > pack 2 installation. The error says that it cannot access ftp.exe
> > because I don't have the appropriate permissions.
> >
> > I am set up as an administrator on my machine.
> >
> > I've seen this question posted a few times but haven't seen an
> > answer. Can anyone help?
>
> Check permissions on the root directory of the drive. Right-click on
> the drive and look at its security properties. Make sure SYSTEM has
> full permissions (for the root folder, subfolders, and files). Also
> check EVERYONE has read & execute permissions (for that root folder).
> You might have to look at the advanced settings.
>
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