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Cannot access system folders in explorer (document and settings)
  1. 21 Feb 2007 #1


    cc Guest

    Cannot access system folders in explorer (document and settings)

    I am logged on as admin. I check properties and I see i have full control.
    Why can I not access?

    I get error message the folder is not available - access is denied



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  2. 22 Feb 2007 #2


    Kyle Lionheart Guest

    Re: Cannot access system folders in explorer (document and settings)

    that folders are not "real" folders, but only links used for compatibility
    purposes with WinXP software. Yoo are not supposed to access them

    "cc" <cc@discussions.microsoft.com> ha scritto nel messaggio
    news:BD43E28A-DE26-402B-84CD-A64F1F68A918@microsoft.com...
    >I am logged on as admin. I check properties and I see i have full control.
    > Why can I not access?
    >
    > I get error message the folder is not available - access is denied


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  3. 22 Feb 2007 #3


    Jimmy Brush Guest

    Re: Cannot access system folders in explorer (document and settings)

    The Documents and Settings folder has been replaced by the Users folder.

    Many folders have been renamed/moved in Windows Vista.

    What you see with the ghosted icon and shortcut symbol is not a folder, but
    a mechanism that exists to allow certain types of programs to continue to
    work with the new file structure. They are not accessible.

    --
    - JB
    Microsoft MVP - Windows Shell/User

    Windows Vista Support Faq
    http://www.jimmah.com/vista/


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