File Permissions Problem

[Martyn Allez]

I am unable to access certain files and folders from an
administrator logon. Access is denied. I am unable to
take control of these using the method suggested in the
knowledge base as there is no "security" tab when right
clicking on the file / folder.

System is XP Home Edition, three users only (one Owner
plus two named users)and all have adminstrator rights.

[Warren Bryant]

Can the other two named users access these files?

Martyn Allez wrote:

> I am unable to access certain files and folders from an
> administrator logon. Access is denied. I am unable to
> take control of these using the method suggested in the
> knowledge base as there is no "security" tab when right
> clicking on the file / folder.
>
> System is XP Home Edition, three users only (one Owner
> plus two named users)and all have adminstrator rights.

[Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers]

Hi Martyn,

You need to logon in Safe mode, not normal mode, to access the security
settings in a WinXP Home system. Restart the system, depress and hold the
<ctrl> key immediately aftert he POST and before WinXP begins to load to
invoke the boot menu where you can select Safe mode.

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers aka "Nutcase" MS-MVP - Win9x
Windows isn't rocket science! That's my other hobby!
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
Associate Expert - WinXP - Expert Zone
www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
Win98 Help - www.rickrogers.org

"Martyn Allez" > wrote in message
...
> I am unable to access certain files and folders from an
> administrator logon. Access is denied. I am unable to
> take control of these using the method suggested in the
> knowledge base as there is no "security" tab when right
> clicking on the file / folder.
>
> System is XP Home Edition, three users only (one Owner
> plus two named users)and all have adminstrator rights.