my administrator doesnt work

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DamnedAcademy

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ok heres the problem
i am the system administrator and the only user on the computer
it even says i am the system administrator.
but when i try to access some thing it comes up with:

Windows cannot access the specified device, path or file. You may not have the appropriate permissions to access the item.

I cant install download or do anything on my computer i cant change my user settings i cant even make another account and i dont know why i havnt istalled anything new onto vista it has just started doing this a month ago have had computer for 2 years and it just starts doing this now!

HELP ME PLEASE!!!
 

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DamnedAcademy said:
ok heres the problem
i am the system administrator and the only user on the computer
it even says i am the system administrator.
but when i try to access some thing it comes up with:

Windows cannot access the specified device, path or file. You may not have the appropriate permissions to access the item.

I cant install download or do anything on my computer i cant change my user settings i cant even make another account and i dont know why i havnt istalled anything new onto vista it has just started doing this a month ago have had computer for 2 years and it just starts doing this now!

HELP ME PLEASE!!!
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radical step but you must have lost permission to your C Drive, right click the c:/ drive and properties, click on the security tab at the top and edit, click continue on the UAC prompt and click your user name, click on all the unticked boxes below and click apply, it will take a few minutes and a few files will deny access but this will regain control of all your files again and hopefully the problem
 

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My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Custom Build
    CPU
    Intel Q6600 @ 2.8GHz
    Motherboard
    Evga NF78-CK-132-A 3-Way SLI
    Memory
    8Gb DDR2 Corsair Dominator @ 1066Mhz 5-5-5-15
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA 560 GTX SC FTW 1GB
    Sound Card
    Realtek ALC888 7.1 Audio, Logitech G35 7.1 Surround Headset
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell S2409W 16:9, HDMi, DVI & VGA
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 7200rpm 250Gb SATA,
    Samsung 7200rpm 750Gb SATA,
    WD 7200rpm 1TB SCSI SATA.
    PSU
    Xigmatek 750W Quad sli quad core 80% eff
    Case
    Antec 900 Gaming Case
    Cooling
    Zalman CNPS9700-NT NVIDIA Tritium, Dominator RAM cooler
    Keyboard
    Logitech generic keyboard
    Mouse
    Razor Lachesis Banshee V2 Blue, 4000DPI
    Internet Speed
    16Mb Sky bb
    Other Info
    Wireless Gaming Receiver for Windows, Wireless Xbox 360 Pad, Wireless Xbox 360 Les Paul Guitar
um tried ur suggestion but it still doesnt work all the boxes were ticked im running out of ideas and advice and i dont want to have to reformat my computer as i dont have the software disks or vista it all came already installed...
 

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Do the same for the admin.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    HP Compaq Presario/SR5113WM
    CPU
    AMD Athlon 64 X2 3600+ 1.9Ghz
    Motherboard
    Asus M2N68-LA
    Memory
    PNY Optima Memory DDR2 2GB 2x1 kit
    Graphics Card(s)
    PNY Nvidia 8400 GS 256MB
    Sound Card
    On board RealTek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Acer X163W LCD
    Screen Resolution
    1366x768
    Hard Drives
    Western Digital 160 GB SATA 3G (3.0Gb/sec)
    7200 rpm
    Western Digital 160 GB IDE
    PSU
    Dynex 400w
    Case
    Nothin Special
    Cooling
    Stock
    Keyboard
    Standard 102 key with volume and sleep buttons
    Mouse
    Wireless Logitech LX7
    Internet Speed
    Comcrap 10mb cable
    Other Info
    Insignia 2.1 speakers, wireless Xbox 360 controller w/plug n play charger, Belkin wireless G + mimo usb network adapter.
Got system adminiator to work my own way lol but now i have a new problem!
C:\ is not accessible Access is Denied.
And my Free space and used space both display 0 like theres no hard drive what so ever i cant save or access my c drive anymore and i dont know how to fix it i dont understand i havent done anything to make it like this ARGH getting so frustrated dont have the money for a new computer at the moment!!!
 

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DamnedAcademy said:
Got system adminiator to work my own way lol but now i have a new problem!
C:\ is not accessible Access is Denied.
And my Free space and used space both display 0 like theres no hard drive what so ever i cant save or access my c drive anymore and i dont know how to fix it i dont understand i havent done anything to make it like this ARGH getting so frustrated dont have the money for a new computer at the moment!!!
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instead of thinking like that, think of a problem as solvable rather than an issue that cannot be fixed, you dont need to replace your computer. heres what you do, click start and type in the search box "system restore" and hit enter, now click on choose a different restore point, and on the calendar, choose a date to restore the computer to before the issue arisen. if its not available, click on show restore points older than 5 days, choose one and click restore my computer. your computer will shutdown and restore, wait until its finished and log back into vista, your desktop will be as it was on the day you set it back to, and your computer will basically be like you had it before this ever happened.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Custom Build
    CPU
    Intel Q6600 @ 2.8GHz
    Motherboard
    Evga NF78-CK-132-A 3-Way SLI
    Memory
    8Gb DDR2 Corsair Dominator @ 1066Mhz 5-5-5-15
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA 560 GTX SC FTW 1GB
    Sound Card
    Realtek ALC888 7.1 Audio, Logitech G35 7.1 Surround Headset
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell S2409W 16:9, HDMi, DVI & VGA
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 7200rpm 250Gb SATA,
    Samsung 7200rpm 750Gb SATA,
    WD 7200rpm 1TB SCSI SATA.
    PSU
    Xigmatek 750W Quad sli quad core 80% eff
    Case
    Antec 900 Gaming Case
    Cooling
    Zalman CNPS9700-NT NVIDIA Tritium, Dominator RAM cooler
    Keyboard
    Logitech generic keyboard
    Mouse
    Razor Lachesis Banshee V2 Blue, 4000DPI
    Internet Speed
    16Mb Sky bb
    Other Info
    Wireless Gaming Receiver for Windows, Wireless Xbox 360 Pad, Wireless Xbox 360 Les Paul Guitar
still doesnt work i tried to system restore but it came up with this:

C:\Windows\System32\rstrui.exe
The parameter is incorrect.

i am really starting to worry here as i need my computer to work from home i have my own comic industry from home and i cant save or upload any new work and people will be waiting for me to upload updates!:mad::(:cry:
 

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DamnedAcademy said:
still doesnt work i tried to system restore but it came up with this:

C:\Windows\System32\rstrui.exe
The parameter is incorrect.

i am really starting to worry here as i need my computer to work from home i have my own comic industry from home and i cant save or upload any new work and people will be waiting for me to upload updates!:mad::(:cry:
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have you tried logging in on safe mode? hold the f5 key when the post screen comes up with computer specs when you first turn your machine on, and go to safe mode, when it loads up, try and access your files under the administrator account, and secondly before i go to bed, have you installed any programs that change your theme? sometimes this can affect your accounts, for some reason.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Custom Build
    CPU
    Intel Q6600 @ 2.8GHz
    Motherboard
    Evga NF78-CK-132-A 3-Way SLI
    Memory
    8Gb DDR2 Corsair Dominator @ 1066Mhz 5-5-5-15
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA 560 GTX SC FTW 1GB
    Sound Card
    Realtek ALC888 7.1 Audio, Logitech G35 7.1 Surround Headset
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell S2409W 16:9, HDMi, DVI & VGA
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 7200rpm 250Gb SATA,
    Samsung 7200rpm 750Gb SATA,
    WD 7200rpm 1TB SCSI SATA.
    PSU
    Xigmatek 750W Quad sli quad core 80% eff
    Case
    Antec 900 Gaming Case
    Cooling
    Zalman CNPS9700-NT NVIDIA Tritium, Dominator RAM cooler
    Keyboard
    Logitech generic keyboard
    Mouse
    Razor Lachesis Banshee V2 Blue, 4000DPI
    Internet Speed
    16Mb Sky bb
    Other Info
    Wireless Gaming Receiver for Windows, Wireless Xbox 360 Pad, Wireless Xbox 360 Les Paul Guitar
yea iv tried everything but iv given up i rung globalpc nd they said that theyll restore my data and fix my computer for $120 so i have to leave it broken until i can get some money to fix it i can still access the net i just cant save my work and so i have to postpone my comics for a wile
 

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