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Old 10-05-2006   #1 (permalink)
Dan


 
 

Accessing documents & settings

Running Vista 64 bit. I have UAC turned off, still can't get into Docs
& settings. How can I get into these files & is there ANY WAY to just
turn all this ACCESS DENIED "security" OFF? I can't even get into the
bloody directory when I'm running the PC on the XP install on another HDD!

TIA

Dan

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Old 10-05-2006   #2 (permalink)
Jane C


 
 

Re: Accessing documents & settings

Documents and Settings is *not* a real folder. It is a junction or symlink,
only there for legacy reasons. "Users" replaces the old Documents and
Settings folder in Vista.

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Jane, not plain 64 bit enabled
Batteries not included. Braincell on vacation :-)
"Dan" <none@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> Running Vista 64 bit. I have UAC turned off, still can't get into Docs &
> settings. How can I get into these files & is there ANY WAY to just turn
> all this ACCESS DENIED "security" OFF? I can't even get into the bloody
> directory when I'm running the PC on the XP install on another HDD!
>
> TIA
>
> Dan


My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 10-06-2006   #3 (permalink)
Dan


 
 

Re: Accessing documents & settings

Jane C wrote:
> Documents and Settings is *not* a real folder. It is a junction or
> symlink, only there for legacy reasons. "Users" replaces the old
> Documents and Settings folder in Vista.
>


Another mystery solved. Thanks!
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Old 10-06-2006   #4 (permalink)
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RE: Accessing documents & settings

Dan,

I had this same problem and I had to click on the security tab in the error
mesage. You can then turn off the security for everyone. this worked for me.

"Dan" wrote:

> Running Vista 64 bit. I have UAC turned off, still can't get into Docs
> & settings. How can I get into these files & is there ANY WAY to just
> turn all this ACCESS DENIED "security" OFF? I can't even get into the
> bloody directory when I'm running the PC on the XP install on another HDD!
>
> TIA
>
> Dan
>

My System SpecsSystem Spec
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