[ASK] I could not edit folder/files on other computer/network storage in my network Vista Security Discuss [ASK] I could not edit folder/files on other computer/network storage in my network in the Windows Vista forums; I just did fresh install my laptop, before the re-install, i was able to edit any folder in any other computer and network storage in my network. Every time ...

[chan_23]

I just did fresh install my laptop, before the re-install, i was able to edit any folder in any other computer and network storage in my network. Every time I try to edit, comes warning that i do not have permission. I tried to change the privilege by right clicking the folder-security-edit.. when I click apply, same thing happen, i do not have no permission.


I have no idea what's wrong with this. I was log in as admin.

[Snuffy]

They might be links, instead of the actual file.!!
you might try this:
1. ctrl+shift+enter, run app in the launch text field elevated (as admin)
2. open folder,right-click file, open property, click Security>Advanced>Owner>Edit>Administrators，Click OK and close property.
reopen property,Click Security>Advanced>Edit>Double-clickAdministrators>Click “Full Control”,Click OK then close Property.
This should give you Full Access as Admin to that file.
3. To take ownership.:
1. Start /Run and type cmd
2. run as admin
3. Type cd\
3. Type cd proper place
4. As a user, Run this command,
takeown /f "the file" full name

This has given you ownership of the file. Enter the directory / file via Windows Explorer and right click the file.
Go to the Properties/Security Tab and edit/add an entry for everyone and give them all full access. (tick all the squares).
You will find you can now delete/access/edit/what ever the file.

you can find under start --> cmd --> run as admin --> TAKEOWN /?

[chan_23]

I tried andto the point 2, came message "Unable to set a new owner , access denied"

tried to take ownership too, access denied.

[Snuffy]

1. First did you select RUN AS ADMIN. on command prompt.

1. ctrl+shift+enter, run app in the launch text field elevated (as admin)

If you are not THE ADMIN your not going anywhere...
unless it has been turned off you should also be able to switch user to ADMIN which gives you FULL TOTAL ACCESS to your computer.
I porefer to use the cmd prompt but when all else fails.... BOOT to and START/Login as ADMIN not normal USER.

[chan_23]

when I tried -->> 2. open folder,right-click file, open property, click Security>Advanced>Owner>Edit>Administrators，Click OK---> access denied

I tried logon on safe mode and logon as administrator
and run the window exploler run as administrtor

Originally Posted by Snuffy

1. First did you select RUN AS ADMIN. on command prompt.

If you are not THE ADMIN your not going anywhere...
unless it has been turned off you should also be able to switch user to ADMIN which gives you FULL TOTAL ACCESS to your computer.
I porefer to use the cmd prompt but when all else fails.... BOOT to and START/Login as ADMIN not normal USER.