Access Denied to my files using NTFS

[K Leonard]

Windows is denying me access to random files on my
computer. I am using NTFS and Windows XP. Even though I
have administrator access, it still tells me access
denied. This is done on folders and files just recently
moved or written to. Sometimes if I move a folder to the
desktop and try to access it, it will says access denied
and I will never have access to it again. I don't care
about permissions since I am the only one using my
computer. Is there any way to reset the permissions on
all files, or even just these specific files?
Thank you,
K

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

This article describes how to take ownership of a file or folder
to which you have been denied access:

How to Take Ownership of a File or Folder in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;308421&Product=winxp

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

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"K Leonard" > wrote in message:
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| Windows is denying me access to random files on my
| computer. I am using NTFS and Windows XP. Even though I
| have administrator access, it still tells me access
| denied. This is done on folders and files just recently
| moved or written to. Sometimes if I move a folder to the
| desktop and try to access it, it will says access denied
| and I will never have access to it again. I don't care
| about permissions since I am the only one using my
| computer. Is there any way to reset the permissions on
| all files, or even just these specific files?
| Thank you,
| K