Unable to Access Folder

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Two issues, think they are interconnected.

1] I have a stand alone PC which connects to the internet via cable. Having
ventured to my "Network Connections" folder recently I came across a
connection which stated it was a " shared internet connection on computer
MAFIA' and this mafia is an icon on my so called network!

I do not have a network connection (that I know off) and nor have I wanted
to share my PC through any such network. Problem is there is no delete
option. I do not need a network and I want my PC to revert to not having
one.

How do I get this network connection off my system? The OS is XP Pro.

2] Since a few days ago, I have not been able to access a folder on my
drive; it says "access denied". Since the folder is not that important I
did not give it much thought. But now I think it has something to do with
this connection and that it has taken my rights or something like that. Any
ideas?
 
Newsgroup said:
Two issues, think they are interconnected.

1] I have a stand alone PC which connects to the internet via cable.
Having ventured to my "Network Connections" folder recently I came
across a connection which stated it was a " shared internet
connection on computer MAFIA' and this mafia is an icon on my so
called network!

I do not have a network connection (that I know off) and nor have I
wanted to share my PC through any such network. Problem is there is
no delete option. I do not need a network and I want my PC to revert
to not having one.

How do I get this network connection off my system? The OS is XP Pro.
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Right click it and choose Delete
2] Since a few days ago, I have not been able to access a folder on
my drive; it says "access denied". Since the folder is not that
important I did not give it much thought. But now I think it has
something to do with this connection and that it has taken my rights
or something like that. Any ideas?
Click to expand...

HOW TO: Take Ownership of a File or Folder in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=308421

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