"Jimmy Brush" <jb@mvps.org> wrote in message
news:lli453hb80l8sd5lvn8hiai0e9nvm8sqeg@4ax.com...
> Hello,
>
> You get this message when not even administrators are allowed to
> modify the file(s) in question.
>
> This happens in Vista for sensitive operating system files, and in
> some circumstances, when accessing files created from a different
> installation of Windows.
Are backups liable to be regarded as sensitive?
(That would be a surprise to me.)
>
> You need to use the security tab on the folder to give yourself
> permission.
Thanks, I'll look into that.
>
> --
> -JB
> Microsoft MVP - Windows Shell
> Windows Vista Support FAQ - http://www.jimmah.com/vista/
>
> On Tue, 22 May 2007 00:36:27 +0100, "Julian" <Julianlzb87@gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>>I am trying to delete a couple of folders from my
>>D backup drive whilst logged on as administrator
>>but am denied by a message...
>>"You need permission to perform this action"
>>
>>Any ideas?