Folder Security Problem

BJRenton · External Since: Aug 08, 2007 Posts: 2

I was changing the security for a permitted user and somehow Vista removed
the full control from my user ID for the selected folder. I'm the
administrator and own the folder. I tried getting to the folder and reset the
permission problem several different ways including setting up a new
administrative user. Nothing was successful. The full control box is grayed
out, although checked, and cannot be changed.

Any and all suggestions will be appreciated.

Jesper · External Since: Dec 26, 2006 Posts: 501

Try this and see if it helps you:
http://msinfluentials.com/blogs/jesper/archive/2007/01/16/help-vista-w...t-let-m

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"BJRenton" wrote:

> I was changing the security for a permitted user and somehow Vista removed
> the full control from my user ID for the selected folder. I'm the
> administrator and own the folder. I tried getting to the folder and reset the
> permission problem several different ways including setting up a new
> administrative user. Nothing was successful. The full control box is grayed
> out, although checked, and cannot be changed.
>
> Any and all suggestions will be appreciated.

BJRenton · External Since: Aug 08, 2007 Posts: 2

I tried the suggested fix. No matter where I do it from, Windows or DOS, I
receive an "access denied" message fro the particular folder. What about
turning off UAC so I may be able to delete the folder and restore it?

BJRenton

"Jesper" wrote:

> Try this and see if it helps you:
> http://msinfluentials.com/blogs/jesper/archive/2007/01/16/help-vista-w...t-let-m
>
> ---
> Your question may already be answered in Windows Vista Security:
> http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0470101555?ie=UTF8&tag=protectyourwi-20
>
>
> "BJRenton" wrote:
>
> > I was changing the security for a permitted user and somehow Vista removed
> > the full control from my user ID for the selected folder. I'm the
> > administrator and own the folder. I tried getting to the folder and reset the
> > permission problem several different ways including setting up a new
> > administrative user. Nothing was successful. The full control box is grayed
> > out, although checked, and cannot be changed.
> >
> > Any and all suggestions will be appreciated.

Jesper · External Since: Dec 26, 2006 Posts: 501

If you tried it from an elevated command prompt then turning off UAC won't
help. That does not do anything different from elevating.

What is the name of the folder and can you see the ACL on it? If you run
icacls against the folder from an elevated command prompt, what do you see?

---
Your question may already be answered in Windows Vista Security:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0470101555?ie=UTF8&tag=protectyourwi-20

"BJRenton" wrote:

> I tried the suggested fix. No matter where I do it from, Windows or DOS, I
> receive an "access denied" message fro the particular folder. What about
> turning off UAC so I may be able to delete the folder and restore it?
>
> BJRenton
>
> "Jesper" wrote:
>
> > Try this and see if it helps you:
> > http://msinfluentials.com/blogs/jesper/archive/2007/01/16/help-vista-w...t-let-m
> >
> > ---
> > Your question may already be answered in Windows Vista Security:
> > http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0470101555?ie=UTF8&tag=protectyourwi-20
> >
> >
> > "BJRenton" wrote:
> >
> > > I was changing the security for a permitted user and somehow Vista removed
> > > the full control from my user ID for the selected folder. I'm the
> > > administrator and own the folder. I tried getting to the folder and reset the
> > > permission problem several different ways including setting up a new
> > > administrative user. Nothing was successful. The full control box is grayed
> > > out, although checked, and cannot be changed.
> > >
> > > Any and all suggestions will be appreciated.