Rishi,
Thanks. But that does not work. I get "access denied" when I uncheck the
"read only" box. I am logged in as admin.
thanks for trying to help - I want to throw away my new laptop. It is junk
because of Vista. ,
weary
"Rishi" wrote:
> Hello weary,
>
> Did you make sure that the folder was not set to read only? Try right
> clicking on the C: \Users folder, and try on checking the checkbox beside
> 'Read-only'. This should enable you to make changes to the Users folder.
>
> Hope this helps.
>
> --
> Best Regards,
> Rishi
> email: rishi@vista-news.com | web: http://vista-news.com
>
>
> "weary" <weary@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:89796938-B4C6-43C2-9E99-1B4D3419AB65@microsoft.com...
> > My request to other forum users:
> > That no one discuss security or ask my motives. I have read other posts
> > and
> > I can not make out the answer to the specific question I have, becuase of
> > others co-opting the discussion with preaching about security and
> > questions
> > of motives.
> >
> > I want to edit/delete/change the contents of the folder C:\Users
> >
> > Background:
> > 1. I have admin access.
> > 2. I have turned OFF the UAC.
> > 3. I have tried right clicking the folder and accessing the properties. I
> > ALREADY have "full control" there.
> > 4. I can not throw away this brand new pc. I must be able to use THIS pc.
> >
> > How can I do this? I can't get anything done - and I can't take it
> > anymore.
> >
> > weary
> >
>