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Windows XP Backup/Restore Program "Access is denied"
I recently restored a folder from a windows backup that was created by
Microsoft Backup program. (Both hardrive and backup drive are NTFS). Once restored I cannot access the folder because it says "Access is Denied". I am the administrator with full access. Moreover after restoring gigabytes I cannot delete it either!! I have permission to see that files in the restore program. Now after working on it for awhile I noticed that I can restore the folder to its original location, but when I tell it to restore to an alternate location it prevents me from accessing it. So anyone know how I can delete the folder that denies me access? Thanks |
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At start-up,tap the F8 key,select safe mode with networking,enter xp as
administrator,locate the folder then delete it. "MicroSoft" wrote: I recently restored a folder from a windows backup that was created by Microsoft Backup program. (Both hardrive and backup drive are NTFS). Once restored I cannot access the folder because it says "Access is Denied". I am the administrator with full access. Moreover after restoring gigabytes I cannot delete it either!! I have permission to see that files in the restore program. Now after working on it for awhile I noticed that I can restore the folder to its original location, but when I tell it to restore to an alternate location it prevents me from accessing it. So anyone know how I can delete the folder that denies me access? Thanks |
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You will need to take ownership over restored folder.
If you are running XP pro - stop using simple file share if you are (Explorer - tools - folder options, view, untick simple file share). Then, folder properties, security tab, advanced, owner, tick replace owner on subcontainers and objects. If you have Xp home - I'm afraid you will have to do the same in safe mode. Or, if you up to do it from command prompt, google for xcacls. "MicroSoft" wrote in message ... I recently restored a folder from a windows backup that was created by Microsoft Backup program. (Both hardrive and backup drive are NTFS). Once restored I cannot access the folder because it says "Access is Denied". I am the administrator with full access. Moreover after restoring gigabytes I cannot delete it either!! I have permission to see that files in the restore program. Now after working on it for awhile I noticed that I can restore the folder to its original location, but when I tell it to restore to an alternate location it prevents me from accessing it. So anyone know how I can delete the folder that denies me access? Thanks |
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Well neither worked. When I log in as adiminstrator I can only see the
administrator folders and get "access denied" when I try to navigate to the folder I want to delete. I am suspecting there is something special about the folder. Originally ithe backup was performed from a folder located under "Desktop" and when it restored it, I tried to place it under "My Music" Under "My music" I got a hierarchy of folders of which I can click all until I get to the acutal music folder. Then access denied. I am using XP professional and did uncheck "simple file sharing". More thoughts? thanks "Mak" wrote in message ... You will need to take ownership over restored folder. If you are running XP pro - stop using simple file share if you are (Explorer - tools - folder options, view, untick simple file share). Then, folder properties, security tab, advanced, owner, tick replace owner on subcontainers and objects. If you have Xp home - I'm afraid you will have to do the same in safe mode. Or, if you up to do it from command prompt, google for xcacls. "MicroSoft" wrote in message ... I recently restored a folder from a windows backup that was created by Microsoft Backup program. (Both hardrive and backup drive are NTFS). Once restored I cannot access the folder because it says "Access is Denied". I am the administrator with full access. Moreover after restoring gigabytes I cannot delete it either!! I have permission to see that files in the restore program. Now after working on it for awhile I noticed that I can restore the folder to its original location, but when I tell it to restore to an alternate location it prevents me from accessing it. So anyone know how I can delete the folder that denies me access? Thanks |
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to access security tab, right click on folder you have 'access denied',
choose 'preperites' from drop down menu, then follow the steps in my original message to take ownership. "MicroSoft" wrote in message ... Well neither worked. When I log in as adiminstrator I can only see the administrator folders and get "access denied" when I try to navigate to the folder I want to delete. I am suspecting there is something special about the folder. Originally ithe backup was performed from a folder located under "Desktop" and when it restored it, I tried to place it under "My Music" Under "My music" I got a hierarchy of folders of which I can click all until I get to the acutal music folder. Then access denied. I am using XP professional and did uncheck "simple file sharing". More thoughts? thanks "Mak" wrote in message ... You will need to take ownership over restored folder. If you are running XP pro - stop using simple file share if you are (Explorer - tools - folder options, view, untick simple file share). Then, folder properties, security tab, advanced, owner, tick replace owner on subcontainers and objects. If you have Xp home - I'm afraid you will have to do the same in safe mode. Or, if you up to do it from command prompt, google for xcacls. "MicroSoft" wrote in message ... I recently restored a folder from a windows backup that was created by Microsoft Backup program. (Both hardrive and backup drive are NTFS). Once restored I cannot access the folder because it says "Access is Denied". I am the administrator with full access. Moreover after restoring gigabytes I cannot delete it either!! I have permission to see that files in the restore program. Now after working on it for awhile I noticed that I can restore the folder to its original location, but when I tell it to restore to an alternate location it prevents me from accessing it. So anyone know how I can delete the folder that denies me access? Thanks |
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Thanks that got me mostly there. After doing what you said it still had
access denied but then I went to the 'Properties File sharing' tab and clicked network sharing and security and viola got access. thanks "Mak" wrote in message ... to access security tab, right click on folder you have 'access denied', choose 'preperites' from drop down menu, then follow the steps in my original message to take ownership. "MicroSoft" wrote in message ... Well neither worked. When I log in as adiminstrator I can only see the administrator folders and get "access denied" when I try to navigate to the folder I want to delete. I am suspecting there is something special about the folder. Originally ithe backup was performed from a folder located under "Desktop" and when it restored it, I tried to place it under "My Music" Under "My music" I got a hierarchy of folders of which I can click all until I get to the acutal music folder. Then access denied. I am using XP professional and did uncheck "simple file sharing". More thoughts? thanks "Mak" wrote in message ... You will need to take ownership over restored folder. If you are running XP pro - stop using simple file share if you are (Explorer - tools - folder options, view, untick simple file share). Then, folder properties, security tab, advanced, owner, tick replace owner on subcontainers and objects. If you have Xp home - I'm afraid you will have to do the same in safe mode. Or, if you up to do it from command prompt, google for xcacls. "MicroSoft" wrote in message ... I recently restored a folder from a windows backup that was created by Microsoft Backup program. (Both hardrive and backup drive are NTFS). Once restored I cannot access the folder because it says "Access is Denied". I am the administrator with full access. Moreover after restoring gigabytes I cannot delete it either!! I have permission to see that files in the restore program. Now after working on it for awhile I noticed that I can restore the folder to its original location, but when I tell it to restore to an alternate location it prevents me from accessing it. So anyone know how I can delete the folder that denies me access? Thanks |
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Windows XP Backup/Restore Program "Access is denied"
On Saturday, July 23, 2005 at 5:30:38 PM UTC-4, MicroSoft wrote:
I recently restored a folder from a windows backup that was created by Microsoft Backup program. (Both hardrive and backup drive are NTFS). Once restored I cannot access the folder because it says "Access is Denied". I am the administrator with full access. Moreover after restoring gigabytes I cannot delete it either!! I have permission to see that files in the restore program. Now after working on it for awhile I noticed that I can restore the folder to its original location, but when I tell it to restore to an alternate location it prevents me from accessing it. So anyone know how I can delete the folder that denies me access? Thanks |
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Windows XP Backup/Restore Program "Access is denied"
Micky wrote:
[Default] On Fri, 15 Apr 2016 18:29:50 -0700 (PDT), in microsoft.public.windowsxp.general wrote: On Saturday, July 23, 2005 at 5:30:38 PM UTC-4, MicroSoft wrote: I recently restored a folder from a windows backup that was created by Microsoft Backup program. (Both hardrive and backup drive are NTFS). Once restored I cannot access the folder because it says "Access is Denied". I am the administrator with full access. Moreover after restoring gigabytes I cannot delete it either!! I have permission to see that files in the restore program. Now after working on it for awhile I noticed that I can restore the folder to its original location, but when I tell it to restore to an alternate location it prevents me from accessing it. So anyone know how I can delete the folder that denies me access? Thanks I see this fairly often. Someone posts with nothing but quoted text. What does that mean? Replying to an 11 year old post ? |
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Windows XP Backup/Restore Program "Access is denied"
jim wrote:
Micky wrote: [Default] On Fri, 15 Apr 2016 18:29:50 -0700 (PDT), in microsoft.public.windowsxp.general wrote: On Saturday, July 23, 2005 at 5:30:38 PM UTC-4, MicroSoft wrote: I recently restored a folder from a windows backup that was created by Microsoft Backup program. (Both hardrive and backup drive are NTFS). Once restored I cannot access the folder because it says "Access is Denied". I am the administrator with full access. Moreover after restoring gigabytes I cannot delete it either!! I have permission to see that files in the restore program. Now after working on it for awhile I noticed that I can restore the folder to its original location, but when I tell it to restore to an alternate location it prevents me from accessing it. So anyone know how I can delete the folder that denies me access? Thanks I see this fairly often. Someone posts with nothing but quoted text. What does that mean? Replying to an 11 year old post ? This is the one and only post in the thread from 11 years ago. http://al.howardknight.net/msgid.cgi...P10.phx.gbl%3E There is a person or persons, who attempt to sell their B K P recovery software, who advertise in this group. So maybe there will be a "drive by" post soon about some stupid software. With so many free and functional backup softwares available today, nobody should be doing it the old way. Paul |
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