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07-09-2008, 08:53 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2006
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OS: Windows XP
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Ownership Issues AGAIN
My computer came installed with Windows XP, and I upgraded to Vista afterward. The problem I'm runing into is that, within my My Documents folder, both the My Pictures and My Music folders are restricted to me, and I can't gain access to them.
I'm the only user on the PC. I've attempted to "take ownership" of the folders, and as far as I can tell, I'm even LISTED as the owner.. But it repeatedly tells me that I don't have permission to access the folder. What the crap is going on? |
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07-09-2008, 09:04 PM
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Re: Ownership Issues AGAIN
Try
Control Panel > User Accounts > Change your account type and select Administrator priveleges for yourself. hopefully this will clear up the problem.
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07-09-2008, 09:35 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Palm Springs, California / Southern New Jersey
Posts: 10,062
OS: Windows 7, Vista Ultimate
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Re: Ownership Issues AGAIN
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The folders that you are trying to access in Vista such as "My Documents", "My Pictures", "My ....." are actually known as Junctions. These are system folders that simply point or re-direct installation programs looking for the XP named folders to the Vista equivalent folders. Please run the following and you will see the Vista equivalent folder names - Bring up an ELEVATED command prompt START | type cmd.exe | right-click on cmd.exe up top | select Run as Administrator | answer the UAC prompt - Continue/enter Admin password Now... copy and paste the following into the "DOS" command prompt box - EXACTLY as it appears (to paste - right-click on the top of the "DOS" command prompt box then select "Edit" then select paste): reg query "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders" > C:\junctions.txt & start notepad c:\junctions.txt A Notepad will appear containing the registry key contents. Please copy and paste it into your next post. Regards. . . jcgriff2 . |
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07-09-2008, 09:51 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2006
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OS: Windows XP
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Re: Ownership Issues AGAIN
Here ya go, as requested
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders AppData REG_EXPAND_SZ %USERPROFILE%\AppData\Roaming Cache REG_EXPAND_SZ %USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files Cookies REG_EXPAND_SZ %USERPROFILE%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies Desktop REG_EXPAND_SZ %USERPROFILE%\Desktop Favorites REG_EXPAND_SZ %USERPROFILE%\Favorites History REG_EXPAND_SZ %USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\History Local AppData REG_EXPAND_SZ %USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local My Video REG_EXPAND_SZ %USERPROFILE%\Videos NetHood REG_EXPAND_SZ %USERPROFILE%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Network Shortcuts Personal REG_EXPAND_SZ %USERPROFILE%\Documents PrintHood REG_EXPAND_SZ %USERPROFILE%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Printer Shortcuts Programs REG_EXPAND_SZ %USERPROFILE%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs Recent REG_EXPAND_SZ %USERPROFILE%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Recent SendTo REG_EXPAND_SZ %USERPROFILE%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\SendTo Startup REG_EXPAND_SZ %USERPROFILE%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup Start Menu REG_EXPAND_SZ %USERPROFILE%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu Templates REG_EXPAND_SZ %USERPROFILE%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Templates {374DE290-123F-4565-9164-39C4925E467B} REG_EXPAND_SZ %USERPROFILE%\Downloads My Music REG_EXPAND_SZ %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Music My Pictures REG_EXPAND_SZ %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Pictures |
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07-10-2008, 05:58 AM
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Moderator, Microsoft Supp
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Palm Springs, California / Southern New Jersey
Posts: 10,062
OS: Windows 7, Vista Ultimate
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Re: Ownership Issues AGAIN
Hi. . . Thanks for running the reg query. I see two items that are in fact a problem and need to be changed. The two entries from your reg query are as follows: Code:
My Music REG_EXPAND_SZ %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Music My Pictures REG_EXPAND_SZ %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Pictures Code:
My Music REG_EXPAND_SZ %USERPROFILE%\Music My Pictures REG_EXPAND_SZ %USERPROFILE%\Pictures Here are two screen shots, with further explanations:   . So, now we need to make the changes to the registry. I have written and fully tested the attached batch (.bat) file contained in a .zip file. Simply download it, unzip it and copy it to your desktop. Right-click on the desktop batch file, select Run as Administrator - you will see the DOS screen flash - that's OK. Then a Notepad will open with the contents of the updated registry key. As before, please copy/paste it into your next post so that I can review it. Also to note, the batch file does back up the registry key to your desktop as well. Do not double-click on it or it will immediately change the registry key back. It can be deleted when we are finished. Also... do not run the batch file from within the zip file - it must be copied to your desktop. For info, here is the contents of the batch file: Code:
rem rem echo off rem rem rem Batch file for reg add/ reg query commands for Vista NT Registry - pre/post Vista SP1 rem rem Change user shell folders for "My Music" and "My Pictures" due to problem during XP--> Vista upgrade rem rem rem Author: jcgriff2 - PalmDesert CG rem rem July 10, 2008 rem rem rem NOTE: This .bat file must be executed at an elevated admin level within Vista rem rem rem rem rem Use reg add with the /f parm (force overwrite) for My Music rem rem /v = The value name to add under the selected registry key rem rem /t = RegKey data type = REG_EXPAND_SZ rem rem /d = The data to assign to the value name that is being added/ forced to be overwritten here rem rem ^ = syntax for environment variables, or directory will be hard coded instead rem rem rem rem 1st step - back up the registry key & contents to the desktop - as a .reg file rem rem /y parm - force overwrite of .reg backup file rem reg export "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders" %userprofile%\desktop\HKCU-shell-folders-07-10-08.reg /y rem rem rem rem rem 2nd, reg add for My Music --- reg add "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders" /v "My Music" /t REG_EXPAND_SZ /d %%USERPROFILE%%\Music /f rem rem rem 3rd step = reg add for My Pictures --- rem rem reg add "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders" /v "My Pictures" /t REG_EXPAND_SZ /d %%USERPROFILE%%\Pictures /f rem rem rem 4th step = reg query w/ Notepad opening resulting text file to allow OP to copy/paste results for verification rem rem reg query "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders" > c:\$usershellfolders-07-10-08a.txt & start notepad c:\$usershellfolders-07-10-08a.txt rem rem exit rem * * * E N D * * * rem Regards. . . jcgriff2 Last edited by jcgriff2; 07-10-2008 at 06:12 AM. Reason: Attach zip file |
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07-10-2008, 09:42 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2006
Posts: 7
OS: Windows XP
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Re: Ownership Issues AGAIN
Very in-depth! Many thanks, and such.. Here's the new .txt readout:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders AppData REG_EXPAND_SZ %USERPROFILE%\AppData\Roaming Cache REG_EXPAND_SZ %USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files Cookies REG_EXPAND_SZ %USERPROFILE%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies Desktop REG_EXPAND_SZ %USERPROFILE%\Desktop Favorites REG_EXPAND_SZ %USERPROFILE%\Favorites History REG_EXPAND_SZ %USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\History Local AppData REG_EXPAND_SZ %USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local My Video REG_EXPAND_SZ %USERPROFILE%\Videos NetHood REG_EXPAND_SZ %USERPROFILE%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Network Shortcuts Personal REG_EXPAND_SZ %USERPROFILE%\Documents PrintHood REG_EXPAND_SZ %USERPROFILE%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Printer Shortcuts Programs REG_EXPAND_SZ %USERPROFILE%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs Recent REG_EXPAND_SZ %USERPROFILE%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Recent SendTo REG_EXPAND_SZ %USERPROFILE%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\SendTo Startup REG_EXPAND_SZ %USERPROFILE%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup Start Menu REG_EXPAND_SZ %USERPROFILE%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu Templates REG_EXPAND_SZ %USERPROFILE%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Templates {374DE290-123F-4565-9164-39C4925E467B} REG_EXPAND_SZ %USERPROFILE%\Downloads My Music REG_EXPAND_SZ %USERPROFILE%\Music My Pictures REG_EXPAND_SZ %USERPROFILE%\Pictures |
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07-11-2008, 12:44 AM
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Moderator, Microsoft Supp
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Palm Springs, California / Southern New Jersey
Posts: 10,062
OS: Windows 7, Vista Ultimate
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Re: Ownership Issues AGAIN
Hi. . .
You are quite welcome. The new reg query looks just fine and I believe that these change should have resulted in your ability to access you Music and Pictures folder/files. Did the batch file result in a solution to your problems within Vista? Please let me know and if so, you can delete the files that are on your desktop related to this issue. Thanks. Regards. . . JC . |
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07-11-2008, 10:57 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2006
Posts: 7
OS: Windows XP
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Re: Ownership Issues AGAIN
No, I'm still unable to access them... As before, it tells me I'm not allowed, I try to take ownership of the folder, and then it tells me I'm denied, and have to use the security tab. And then, even though my user account is listed as having full permission on the folder, it still won't open.
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07-11-2008, 12:25 PM
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Moderator, Microsoft Supp
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Palm Springs, California / Southern New Jersey
Posts: 10,062
OS: Windows 7, Vista Ultimate
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Re: Ownership Issues AGAIN
Hi. . . Sorry to hear that you are still having difficulties. I went back and re-read your initial post and noticed you said you are trying to access My Pictures and My Music within the My Documents folder. I am trying to understand why you are using the Vista Junctions (actual folders in XP - but not in Vista) and not accessing them via the actual Pictures or Music folders themselves. In the screen shots below, you can see the shortcut arrow next to My Documents meaning it is a Vista Junction - and you can also see the folders Music and Pictures themselves. Have you clicked on these? Please explain in greater detail the method you are using to attempt access and also what happens when you click on the Vista folders themselves. The first screenshot shows you under Windows Explorer the folder c:\users\PalmDesert - and what happens when I attempt access to the My Documents Junction - Access Denied. Is this the exact same message (different username, of course) that you are receiving? In the second screen shot you can see the permission settings of the My Documents Junction - just as you said - FULL permissions. The problem, though, is that there is really nothing there to give permissions to as it is not an actual folder. Also not the top left of the access-denied screen - it says Location Unavailable.   . The XP folder named c:\Documents and Settings\USERNAME\My Documents\My Pictures in Vista is named c:\users\USERNAME\Pictures and the same with music. There is no My in Vista and none of the folders are under Documents as they were in XP. Please run the following command for me and attach the output file (.doc - Office Word) file to your next post. You do not have to have Word installed on your computer to run this. It will show me every folder name within the user profile folders - c:\users. START | type cmd.exe into the start search box | right-click on cmd.exe up top | select Run as Administrator | type the following exactly as it appears and hit enter after each line: cd\users tree >c:\$tree0711.doc Note the space after tree - and that it might take 10 - 20 seconds to complete, so if the cursor just sits there and blinks instead of immediately writing the next line (c:\users>), don't think the application is "hanging" as it is not - it is just processing the command. Upload the file $tree0711.doc found in the c: root drive. Regards. . . jcgriff2 |
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07-12-2008, 03:07 AM
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Moderator, Microsoft Supp
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Palm Springs, California / Southern New Jersey
Posts: 10,062
OS: Windows 7, Vista Ultimate
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Re: Ownership Issues AGAIN
Hi. . . Thank you for the doc tree file - without a doubt it shows the Pictures and Music folders to be missing under you user profile. How did you move the files from XP into Vista? Let's see if we can add the folders - bring up the elevated command prompt again - START | type cmd.exe | right-click on cmd.exe above | Run as Admin. Issue the following commands (hit enter after each) cd\users\ryan md Pictures md Music Any error messages? Try and access the folders now. Regards. . . jcgriff2 |
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