Jerry
What is the name of the folder?
If this is one of the folders that starts with the "MY" name (ie: My
Documents, My Pictures, etc.) then this is normal behavior. This is not an
actual folder, but a Junction. It is only there for backward compatibility
with legacy programs that are looking for that name.
The "MY" designation for folders has been dropped in Vista and folder names
are different. Take a look at the following website for a complete
explanation. This website has a list of all the changed folder names and
their new name/location in Vista.
Svrops.com - Windows Vista Junction Points:
http://www.svrops.com/svrops/articles/jpoints.htm
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Ronnie Vernon
Microsoft MVP
Windows Shell/User
"Jerry" <duncan_jeremy@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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>A user folder (C:\Users\<username>) is marked as hidden and the hidden
>setting is grayed out. I tried to change it while logged as that same user
>and also as administrator, but it stays grayed out. Also tried using
>ATTRIB, but result the same. The owner of the folder is listed as SYSTEM,
>same as in case of all other folders, but only this one is presenting this
>strange behavior.
>
> How can I re-gain access to the hidden attribute setting?