> FYI-the reason I turned it off is because
> all my documents created while running WinXP Pro are now read only when I
> try
> to save any changes
Yes, this is a problem that many people will experience, unfortunately.
Here's a solution that will allow you to use your files from Vista without
disabling UAC (tho it is a bit involved). You should only do this on a
folder that YOU created from Windows XP (or Vista), not a system folder.
Although, it should be OK to do it on your My Documents, My Music, etc.
folder.
1) Open an "administrator/root" explorer
- Click start
- Type explorer
- right-click windows explorer
- click run-as administrator
2) From the admin explorer, allow access from Vista
- Browse to the folder you need access to
- Right-click it
- Click Properties
- Click security tab
- Click Edit
- Click Add
* If only your account needs acces, type your username
* If every account on vista needs access, type: Users
- Press enter
- Click the checkbox under Allow next to Full control
- Click OK
- Click OK
Repeat step 2 for all folders you need access to.
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- JB
Windows Vista Support Faq
http://www.jimmah.com/vista/