Closed folders

[boxtyman]

Strange one here. I've 2 xp os installed, one for web other for office duties.A small number of files from web system cannot be opened from within office system and vice-versa:several entire folders are locked between the 2 os. Have tried Unlocker which finds no reason for lock-out!
Affects only some folders and files.
Any ideas?

 

[rvnguy]

This is actually common in XP, and I am fairly sure that this will assist you in accessing the folders:

How to take ownership of a file or folder in Windows XP

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;308421

I Hope This Helps

rvnguy
"I know everything..I just can't remember it all

 

[boxtyman]

Thanks for the reply however it's not that! In the share/security dialogue I get access denied, cannot change settings.
Hmm

 

[boxtyman]

Oops; my mistake, your suggestion worked fine, I tried again having I think made a typing error the 1st time.
Thanks again.

 

[rvnguy]

Glad that you tried another time and got it working...

rvnguy
"I know everything..I just can't remember it all

 

[boxtyman]

Woah! back again. Solution was grand for one of my XP pro's but the other lacks a security tab, with only sharing coming up in folder propoerties.Both have sp2 installed though I'm buggered if I can remember which hotfixes I've got. Auto update is OFF.
Another idea?
Great forum by the way.

 

[linney]

Are we talking about XP Home which has only Simple File Sharing and no Security tab?

If so, access the Security Tab via Safe Mode.

Otherwise go to Folder Options/ View, and uncheck "Use simple file sharing (Recommended). This will give you your Security Tab in XP Pro.

 

[boxtyman]

No, XP pro. I've found the solution though.Have to switch off simple file sharing to reveal the security tab in all it's glory.

 

[smah]

Yup, that was in the link provided earlier by rvnguy & specifically mentioned by linney. Glad you found the solution.