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Old 09-26-2007   #1 (permalink)
Retired Bill


 
 

How do I get control of 'MY' machine?

I want to access "application data" under "All Users". It won't let me. I
am the admin but it still won't let me. McAfee ask me to access their
software under application data to delete a file and reboot to correct a
problem. I could access these kinds of files in XP (good old XP, I miss
you).

Plus, the Vista Defrag sucks, no status display so you have some idea how
much time it's going to take. So now I'm using O&O Defrag.
--
Retired Boeing Bill

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Old 09-26-2007   #2 (permalink)
Saucy


 
 

Re: How do I get control of 'MY' machine?

"Retired Bill" <RetiredBill@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:1186DF69-DC29-4AEA-AEA0-6EA49F4A6F56@xxxxxx
Quote:

>I want to access "application data" under "All Users". It won't let me. I
> am the admin but it still won't let me. McAfee ask me to access their
> software under application data to delete a file and reboot to correct a
> problem. I could access these kinds of files in XP (good old XP, I miss
> you).
>
> Plus, the Vista Defrag sucks, no status display so you have some idea how
> much time it's going to take. So now I'm using O&O Defrag.
> --
> Retired Boeing Bill

That's a NTFS junction point not an actual file. See this Wikipedia article
for an explanation as to what is going on:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Junction_point

Saucy

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Old 09-26-2007   #3 (permalink)
Dave


 
 

Re: How do I get control of 'MY' machine?

That is not a folder, it is a junction point, as are most "folders" with the
shortcut symbol on the icon.
The Vista version of "Application Data" is "AppData", under your username.




"Retired Bill" <RetiredBill@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:1186DF69-DC29-4AEA-AEA0-6EA49F4A6F56@xxxxxx
Quote:

> I want to access "application data" under "All Users". It won't let me.
> I
> am the admin but it still won't let me. McAfee ask me to access their
> software under application data to delete a file and reboot to correct a
> problem. I could access these kinds of files in XP (good old XP, I miss
> you).
>
> Plus, the Vista Defrag sucks, no status display so you have some idea how
> much time it's going to take. So now I'm using O&O Defrag.
> --
> Retired Boeing Bill
My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 09-26-2007   #4 (permalink)
jonathan perreault


 
 

Re: How do I get control of 'MY' machine?

well you can try as you want but pressing the ctrlbutton will not give you
control, go figure that one out lol

--
Jonathan Perreault

Personnal Advice To You:
#1: Do Not Undermine Windows's Work, Or It'll Undermine You As A User.
#2: Torture Windows (Any) Now Before It Tortures You

Best Comments From Users:
No Matter The Problem Even With Linux, It's Microsoft's And Windows's Faults

A common mistake that people make when trying to design something completely
foolproof is to underestimate the ingenuity of complete fools.
"Retired Bill" <RetiredBill@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:1186DF69-DC29-4AEA-AEA0-6EA49F4A6F56@xxxxxx
Quote:

>I want to access "application data" under "All Users". It won't let me. I
> am the admin but it still won't let me. McAfee ask me to access their
> software under application data to delete a file and reboot to correct a
> problem. I could access these kinds of files in XP (good old XP, I miss
> you).
>
> Plus, the Vista Defrag sucks, no status display so you have some idea how
> much time it's going to take. So now I'm using O&O Defrag.
> --
> Retired Boeing Bill
My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 09-26-2007   #5 (permalink)
Xenomorph


 
 

Re: How do I get control of 'MY' machine?

omg what

"jonathan perreault" <jonperreault@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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Quote:

> well you can try as you want but pressing the ctrlbutton will not give you
> control, go figure that one out lol
>
> --
> Jonathan Perreault
>
> Personnal Advice To You:
> #1: Do Not Undermine Windows's Work, Or It'll Undermine You As A User.
> #2: Torture Windows (Any) Now Before It Tortures You
>
> Best Comments From Users:
> No Matter The Problem Even With Linux, It's Microsoft's And Windows's
> Faults
>
> A common mistake that people make when trying to design something
> completely foolproof is to underestimate the ingenuity of complete fools.
> "Retired Bill" <RetiredBill@xxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:1186DF69-DC29-4AEA-AEA0-6EA49F4A6F56@xxxxxx
Quote:

>>I want to access "application data" under "All Users". It won't let me.
>>I
>> am the admin but it still won't let me. McAfee ask me to access their
>> software under application data to delete a file and reboot to correct a
>> problem. I could access these kinds of files in XP (good old XP, I miss
>> you).
>>
>> Plus, the Vista Defrag sucks, no status display so you have some idea how
>> much time it's going to take. So now I'm using O&O Defrag.
>> --
>> Retired Boeing Bill
>

My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 09-26-2007   #6 (permalink)
jonathan perreault


 
 

Re: How do I get control of 'MY' machine?

what you don't get? read the subject that what the joke was (how i get
control) about pressing ctrl button won't help. ahhh never mind too hard for
you to get, didn't intend to insult by this comment by the way

oh but hey i just thought of something retired bill have you tried to open
the security tab and to enable your account name as someone who has all
rights? because me i have no problem to access these folders try also run as
admin and change security tab

--
Jonathan Perreault

Personnal Advice To You:
#1: Do Not Undermine Windows's Work, Or It'll Undermine You As A User.
#2: Torture Windows (Any) Now Before It Tortures You

Best Comments From Users:
No Matter The Problem Even With Linux, It's Microsoft's And Windows's Faults

A common mistake that people make when trying to design something completely
foolproof is to underestimate the ingenuity of complete fools.
"Xenomorph" <spam@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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Quote:

> omg what
>
> "jonathan perreault" <jonperreault@xxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:2A48B6BB-9E73-408A-93DB-AF942993476E@xxxxxx
Quote:

>> well you can try as you want but pressing the ctrlbutton will not give
>> you control, go figure that one out lol
>>
>> --
>> Jonathan Perreault
>>
>> Personnal Advice To You:
>> #1: Do Not Undermine Windows's Work, Or It'll Undermine You As A User.
>> #2: Torture Windows (Any) Now Before It Tortures You
>>
>> Best Comments From Users:
>> No Matter The Problem Even With Linux, It's Microsoft's And Windows's
>> Faults
>>
>> A common mistake that people make when trying to design something
>> completely foolproof is to underestimate the ingenuity of complete fools.
>> "Retired Bill" <RetiredBill@xxxxxx> wrote in message
>> news:1186DF69-DC29-4AEA-AEA0-6EA49F4A6F56@xxxxxx
Quote:

>>>I want to access "application data" under "All Users". It won't let me.
>>>I
>>> am the admin but it still won't let me. McAfee ask me to access their
>>> software under application data to delete a file and reboot to correct a
>>> problem. I could access these kinds of files in XP (good old XP, I miss
>>> you).
>>>
>>> Plus, the Vista Defrag sucks, no status display so you have some idea
>>> how
>>> much time it's going to take. So now I'm using O&O Defrag.
>>> --
>>> Retired Boeing Bill
>>
>
>
My System SpecsSystem Spec
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