Re: How to see files in profile folders on multiple operating syst


"Torgeir Bakken (MVP)" <Torgeir.Bakken-spam@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Dan W wrote:
>
> > Ok did that and the problem is that the user's computer doesn't allow
him to
> > turn on the Security tab to access ownership. Because the option to
"Use
> > simple sharing [recommended]" doesn't exist in the Folder Options / View
menu
> > (the very last item on that menu isn't there). It's on other computers
> > however, so is there something special required to get that menu option
to
> > appear so we can get to the Security tab and try to take ownership?
> >
> Hi,
>
> I would think you run WinXP Home:
>
> Note this from KB308421 (link below):
>
> <quote>
> If you are running Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, you must
> start the computer in safe mode, and then log on with an account
> that has Administrative rights to have access to the Security tab.
> </quote>
>
> "Access is Denied" Error Message When You Try to Open a Folder
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;810881
>
> HOW TO: Take Ownership of a File or Folder in Windows XP
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;308421
>

No wonder I could not find it. Thanks for the tip!


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