Cannot copy ... Access is denied.

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Larry Lindstrom

Hi Folks:

Windows XP Home, SP3.

I have an administrative account, and an account of my own with
admin privileges, on my PC.

With the administrator account, I've installed an app that put the
installer file in a directory under Shared Documents:

Cutting and pasting the path to the file from the command line
shows:

C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Documents\lib\nitro_pdf
\arts_pdf_workshop\installer

Most installs were done with my own account

Now, I'd like to back shared files file up to an external drive
with a copy command, the drive is encrypted with TrueCrypt.

And here I'm getting the Cannot copy ... Access is denied. error.

If I log in as the administrator, can I go to this file, or these
directories, which are all under Shared Documents, and do something to
allow my other account to copy them to the external drive?

Thanks
Larry
 
Access is Denied Error Message - Windows XP Pro:
(should work with Media Center)
(Note: Simple File Sharing is always on for XP Home)
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/810881

Also read these articles about how to take ownership of files.
http://www.winxptutor.com/ownership.htm
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=308421

XP Pro Security Settings For XP Home
http://tweakhound.com/xp/xpperm/xpPerm1.htm

Shared folder access:
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/sdperms.htm

How to Disable Simple File Sharing in Windows XP Home Edition
http://www.wikihow.com/Disable-Simple-File-Sharing-in-Windows-XP-Home-Edition

How to configure file sharing in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/304040

Understanding and Applying NTFS Permission in Windows XP Professional
http://www.winxpsolution.com/ApplyingNTFSXPPro.aspx

There is also a utility named: Unlocker
I have not used it but it has been mentioned a number of times.
http://ccollomb.free.fr/unlocker/
 
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