how to reset file/folders permissions?

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Fun - 24 May 2008 13:20 GMT

hello there,
how can i reset file/folders/subfolders permissions to default?

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Kelly - 24 May 2008 19:39 GMT

Permission Denied When Trying to Delete Folders/Files

Windows Explorer/Tools/Folder Options/View/Unmark "Use Simple File Sharing".
Right click the folder/file in
question/Properties/Security/Advanced/Owner/Set Permissions.

HOW TO: Take Ownership of a File or Folder in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q308421

HOW TO: Set, View, Change, or Remove File and Folder Permissions
http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q308/4/18.asp

HOW TO: Disable Simplified Sharing and Password-Protect a Shared Folder in
Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;EN-US;q307874&

More information here:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/win_xp_mydocs.htm

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> hello there,
> how can i reset file/folders/subfolders permissions to default?

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payprplayn - 27 May 2008 19:32 GMT

> Permission Denied When Trying to Delete Folders/Files
>
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> > hello there,
> > how can i reset file/folders/subfolders permissions to default?

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payprplayn - 27 May 2008 19:39 GMT

sorry about that, first time posting, and I wasn't sure what was going on.

I'm trying to do this (reset permissions) but I don't have a "Use Simple
File Sharing" box in the view tab of my folder options box.

I wonder if it's because I messed up my permissions so thoroughly.

See, I'm running a dual boot with XP home and Vista buisiness (64-bit) and I
foolishly changed the ownership of the "Documents and Settings" folder on the
XP Drive to my Vista Profile, and now of course I can't get into my XP
profile.

I created a new account to try to change permissions back, but as I said,
the box I need to uncheck isn't even visible.

Any Ideas?

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