Comments on: File Access Denied on Windows XP and how to take ownership http://brajeshwar.com/2005/file-access-denied-on-windows-xp-and-how-to-take-ownership/ Brajeshwar believes in simplicity; pushes the envelop and envisions the betterment of usable and practical solutions. Tue, 15 May 2012 16:44:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Kursem http://brajeshwar.com/2005/file-access-denied-on-windows-xp-and-how-to-take-ownership/#comment-32086 Kursem Thu, 01 Mar 2012 07:56:00 +0000 http://www.brajeshwar.com/wp/2005/file-access-denied-on-windows-xp-and-how-to-take-ownership/#comment-32086 I have do it. But, when I copying, it's always the same, "Cannot copy : Access is denied. Make sure the disk is not full or write-protected and that the file isnot currently in use." I have do it. But, when I copying, it's always the same, "Cannot copy : Access is denied. Make sure the disk is not full or write-protected and that the file isnot currently in use."

]]> By: Bazza http://brajeshwar.com/2005/file-access-denied-on-windows-xp-and-how-to-take-ownership/#comment-32063 Bazza Sun, 05 Feb 2012 11:57:00 +0000 http://www.brajeshwar.com/wp/2005/file-access-denied-on-windows-xp-and-how-to-take-ownership/#comment-32063 Thank you so much... I had "lost" all my pics and documents to the dreaded "windows root>system 32hal.dll" missing or corrupt message on boot-up.   I successfully managed to install another copy of XP in another partition but could not access my original files (Access denied) thanks to you I have copied all the files to my new partition and am free to format and reinstall on partition one... happy days Thank you so much... I had "lost" all my pics and documents to the dreaded "windows root>system 32hal.dll" missing or corrupt message on boot-up.   I successfully managed to install another copy of XP in another partition but could not access my original files (Access denied) thanks to you I have copied all the files to my new partition and am free to format and reinstall on partition one... happy days

]]> By: NPerfectHarmony http://brajeshwar.com/2005/file-access-denied-on-windows-xp-and-how-to-take-ownership/#comment-31698 NPerfectHarmony Tue, 11 Oct 2011 17:43:00 +0000 http://www.brajeshwar.com/wp/2005/file-access-denied-on-windows-xp-and-how-to-take-ownership/#comment-31698 I'm running winxp home, with service pack 3.  Everything was working fine until recently when I try to share a file on my home network, the option for sharing is no long available.  The three tabs I get when I right click on a file are General, DFS  and customize.  I'm not sure what happened but if anyone can help it would be great.   thank you I'm running winxp home, with service pack 3.  Everything was working fine until recently when I try to share a file on my home network, the option for sharing is no long available.  The three tabs I get when I right click on a file are General, DFS  and customize.  I'm not sure what happened but if anyone can help it would be great.   thank you

]]> By: Gauravgargy12 http://brajeshwar.com/2005/file-access-denied-on-windows-xp-and-how-to-take-ownership/#comment-31682 Gauravgargy12 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 12:44:00 +0000 http://www.brajeshwar.com/wp/2005/file-access-denied-on-windows-xp-and-how-to-take-ownership/#comment-31682 Thknx your process is Good.. It's working easiable Thknx your process is Good..

It's working easiable

]]> By: Evilkenivel6 http://brajeshwar.com/2005/file-access-denied-on-windows-xp-and-how-to-take-ownership/#comment-31662 Evilkenivel6 Thu, 29 Sep 2011 08:07:00 +0000 http://www.brajeshwar.com/wp/2005/file-access-denied-on-windows-xp-and-how-to-take-ownership/#comment-31662 make sure simple file sharing is disabled (open my computer>tools>folder options>view, all the way at the bottom UNCHECK simple file sharing. then right click on the harddrive>properties>security>advanced>owner> click administrator and check the box at the bottom (replace owner on subcontainers and objects)  make sure that box is checked and press ok. let it work its magic. it will take a while.  then try to format it. >>>>PRO TIP. if your operating system is running off of that harddrive you cannot format it. you need to boot off of another harddrive or boot off of a cd (XP or WINDOWS 7 cd to format and then install the new operating system.)    if you format it will erase EVERYTHING on that harddrive. make sure simple file sharing is disabled (open my computer>tools>folder options>view, all the way at the bottom UNCHECK simple file sharing. then right click on the harddrive>properties>security>advanced>owner> click administrator and check the box at the bottom (replace owner on subcontainers and objects)  make sure that box is checked and press ok. let it work its magic. it will take a while.  then try to format it.

>>>>PRO TIP. if your operating system is running off of that harddrive you cannot format it. you need to boot off of another harddrive or boot off of a cd (XP or WINDOWS 7 cd to format and then install the new operating system.)    if you format it will erase EVERYTHING on that harddrive.

]]> By: Evilkenivel6 http://brajeshwar.com/2005/file-access-denied-on-windows-xp-and-how-to-take-ownership/#comment-31661 Evilkenivel6 Thu, 29 Sep 2011 08:02:00 +0000 http://www.brajeshwar.com/wp/2005/file-access-denied-on-windows-xp-and-how-to-take-ownership/#comment-31661 you need to DISABLE simple file sharing. open a random folder>tools>folder options. its the last one. DISABLE simple file sharing. as in NO check mark.  you need to DISABLE simple file sharing. open a random folder>tools>folder options. its the last one. DISABLE simple file sharing. as in NO check mark. 

]]> By: Sameergolwala http://brajeshwar.com/2005/file-access-denied-on-windows-xp-and-how-to-take-ownership/#comment-31625 Sameergolwala Mon, 12 Sep 2011 01:59:00 +0000 http://www.brajeshwar.com/wp/2005/file-access-denied-on-windows-xp-and-how-to-take-ownership/#comment-31625 I have Win XP sp3. I have no security tab on old folder. The simple file sharing already enable. how would I open it? Thanks. I have Win XP sp3. I have no security tab on old folder. The simple file sharing already enable. how would I open it? Thanks.

]]> By: rama devi http://brajeshwar.com/2005/file-access-denied-on-windows-xp-and-how-to-take-ownership/#comment-31539 rama devi Tue, 19 Jul 2011 16:28:00 +0000 http://www.brajeshwar.com/wp/2005/file-access-denied-on-windows-xp-and-how-to-take-ownership/#comment-31539 c drive access denied error msg showing while formatting. say how can overcome this pleaseeee..... c drive access denied error msg showing while formatting. say how can overcome this pleaseeee.....

]]> By: Prasannatpj http://brajeshwar.com/2005/file-access-denied-on-windows-xp-and-how-to-take-ownership/#comment-31528 Prasannatpj Sat, 16 Jul 2011 16:52:00 +0000 http://www.brajeshwar.com/wp/2005/file-access-denied-on-windows-xp-and-how-to-take-ownership/#comment-31528 thank you man thank you man

]]> By: Senthilnathan http://brajeshwar.com/2005/file-access-denied-on-windows-xp-and-how-to-take-ownership/#comment-31455 Senthilnathan Fri, 24 Jun 2011 13:58:00 +0000 http://www.brajeshwar.com/wp/2005/file-access-denied-on-windows-xp-and-how-to-take-ownership/#comment-31455 Very Very Thanks for given this solution , i very kind of you -Senthil Very Very Thanks for given this solution , i very kind of you
-Senthil

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