Sam,

HOW TO: Set, View, Change, or Remove File and Folder Permissions in Windows
XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;308418

HOW TO: Take Ownership of a File or Folder in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default...308421&sd=tech

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Regards,
Ramesh


http://www.angelfire.com/dragon/sramesh2k/


"Sam" wrote in message
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During a recent re-install, when prompted whether to
allow access to files by all users, I checked the "no"
box (because I suspected a guest had downloaded a virus
which caused my XP to cease functioning). Now the rest
of my family cannot access common programs in their
accounts (eg. our family e-mail account, MSN Messenger,
etc). I hold the only "Administrator" account and
presently, I have to log into my account to allow them to
check the family e-mail account. How do I re-set this so
that they have access to all the files and programs that
I have installed (i.e. outlook express, windows office,
MSN messenger, etc)?

Thank you for your help.