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Cheers I have tried that before to no avail but will try it again.

"Shenan Stanley" wrote:

> paaul028 wrote:
> > For some reasons certain files on my Lapop will not allow me access
> > them nor delete them. It is my personal laptop and this has been an
> > ongoing issue for several months. I have admin rights and have
> > tried changing folder setings and using "shift + delete" to no
> > avail.
> >
> > In the case of some folders it just says "Access is Denied" when i
> > try open them. In the case of of trying to delete a folder is says
> > "Access is Denied" and then some others sentence about to make sure
> > it is not write protected or in use. Neither of which it seems to
> > be. I using windows xp Home Edition on a HP DV8295ea.
> >
> > Help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
>
> How to Take Ownership of a File or Folder in Windows XP
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308421
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> Read *carefully* - do not just skim the page and start following steps.
> There is important information there dependent on the version of Windows XP
>
> --
> Shenan Stanley
> MS-MVP
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