Got it!!! Many Thanks for the explanation.
Ron
On Sat, 5 Aug 2006 14:48:41 -0400, "Jimmy Brush"
<JimmyBrush@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>Short answer: Application Data is now AppData
>
>Explanation:
>
>Many folders used by earlier versions of Windows have been moved to a new
>location or given a new name in Windows Vista. However, the old folders can
>still be seen if you have enabled Show Hidden Files.
>
>Notice they are displayed with a transparent icon and a shortcut symbol.
>
>Although these look like folders, they are actually what is known as a
>junction. Junctions behave like shortcuts, but look just like regular
>folders.
>
>Their purpose is to silently redirect programs that access them to their
>Windows Vista equivalent.
>
>Since junctions aren't really folders, it is not possible to access them,
>and any attempt to do so will give you an "Access Denied" error, even if you
>are a "full administrator".
>
>You can tell where junctions point to from the command prompt by issuing the
>"dir /a" command. Junctions are identified and their target is shown in
>brackets.
>
>- JB
>
>Vista Support FAQ
>http://www.jimmah.com/vista/