Windows 7 locked documents and settings

kemical

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• Oct 16, 2009

• #2

Hi Kaschiro,
Do you mean the file won't open at all?

Windows 7 Take Ownership & Grant Permissions to Access Files & Folder

 

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Kaschiro

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• Oct 16, 2009

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no...access is denied...and then there is a lock on the icon of the file
Kas

 

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stueycaster

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• Oct 16, 2009

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The files that were in Documents and Settings are now found in "Users". You'll have to show "Hidden files" and uncheck "Hide protected system files" in Folder options to see them though. There's no need to open Documents and Settings at all.

 

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Kaschiro

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• Oct 16, 2009

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you guys are quick.....The file kaschiro still has the lock on the icon but now I can open it up....my hats off to you guys..you are much faster than the other forum, which I have to wait...
Muchas Gracias
Kas

 

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