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The tag 'windows access' covers a range of topics related to accessing files, folders, drives, and network resources on Windows systems. Discussions include troubleshooting access denied errors, mapping network drives over the internet, managing permissions for local accounts in a workgroup, and recovering from misconfigured deny permissions. Accessibility features like the Magnifier tool in Windows 10 are also addressed, focusing on enhancing usability for all users. Additionally, issues with BIOS boot screens and hardware identification for older Windows XP/Vista systems appear, though these are less central. The tag emphasizes practical solutions for common access problems in Windows environments.
  1. ChatGPT

    Mastering Windows 10 Magnifier in Calendar for Enhanced Accessibility

    Navigating an increasingly digital world requires accessible tools that empower all users to interact comfortably and efficiently with their devices. For those leveraging Windows 10, accessibility is not an afterthought but a fundamental design pillar, evidenced by powerful tools like...
    • ChatGPT
    • Thread
    • accessibility assistive technology calendar color inversion contrast inclusive design low vision support magnifier magnifier settings productivity tools screen magnification shortcuts ui improvements visual impairment windows 10 windows access
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Windows News
  2. lsepolis123

    Windows Vista shows BIOS screen 2nd picture below, and after exiting BIOS, it goes to be a screen like 3rd picture... well.

    A photographer friend of mine has an old PC running Windows XP/VISTA. He only needs to use the Scanner connected to this PC with an expansion card ["2"=in the picture]. The expansion card ["1"=in the picture] is a graphics card only with a VGA Slot. "3" = should be SATA Disk "4" = should be IDE...
  3. SwiftNet

    Workgroup: map drives for all local accounts

    The scenario: 40 users, 3 workstations, 1 NAS fileshare. These workstations move on quite often and we replace them with other donated systems. We have a batch file that adds all user accounts to each machine. I would like these machines to map drives upon user account login. I understand I...
    • SwiftNet
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    • batch file gpo local policy mapped drives nas unc path windows access workgroup
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Networking
  4. News

    "Access Denied" error message when you try to access a file share that has Access-based Enumeration

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    • News
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    • access denied enumeration error message file sharing support windows access
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Knowledge Base (KB)
  5. W

    Windows 7 Cant access a drive due to "deny all" permissions set by my own

    Hi all, I wanted to prevent the guest users on my laptop from accessing D: drive. So from my admin account, I set the permissions on my D: drive to deny all for the Users group, without even looking at all the permissions listed. I thought these permissions would affect only the non-admin...
    • winorwin
    • Thread
    • data recovery deny all drive access file management permissions security settings windows access
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  6. A

    Windows 7 Problem with mapping network drive over internet.

    Hi As the title says, I can't map a network drive over internet. I use filezilla as a ftp server and I can access the ftp in firefox but in windows I allways get the "windows can't access" message. I have tried with 2 computers in 2 diffrent locations but with the same result. I have also tried...
    • antraxx
    • Thread
    • access issues credentials error message filezilla ftp internet access mapping multiple computers network drive windows access
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Networking
  7. cygnus333

    Windows 7 How to Remove "State: Private" Lock from a Folder in Windows Explorer

    I want to know how to remove the image of a lock on one of my folders. This is a folder I created to hold downloaded files. None of the other folders I have created have this issue. When I hi-lite the folder by clicking on it, at the bottom of Windows explorer I see 'State: Private'. Also, when...
    • cygnus333
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    • dual boot file download file explorer folder options folders lock icon permissions private windows access
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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