Re: Unable to install new software

From: Juan (soyquiensoy_at_terra.com)
Date: 11/24/04 

Date: Wed, 24 Nov 2004 01:34:59 -0800

Saita:
Simple File Sharing is always turned on in Windows XP Home
Edition-based computers. To disable it and have the security
tab become present, you need to logon is safe mode... there is
nothing you can do in Tools\Folder Options\View.... that option
is only in available in the Pro Edition..
The only way you can access the Security tab is in Safe Mode,
if you dont see it, it may be that you are running the FAT file system
the security tab is available only in NTFS file system.

Read the next pages for more information regarding the
disadvantages in running FAT file system.

Description of the FAT file system in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;310525

How to configure file sharing in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;304040

Limitations of the FAT32 File System in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;314463

How to convert a FAT16 volume or a FAT32 volume to an NTFS file system in
Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;307881

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Hope this helps.

----------------Original Message-----------------------
"saita" <saita@bellsouth.net> escribió en el mensaje
news:%23GDhBU4zEHA.2540@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> Juan,
> Thanks a lot for a detailed answers to my questions.
> Unfortunately I still can't fix the problem.
> I can't uncheck "Explorer\Tools\Folder Options\View\ "Use simple file
> sharing (recommended)." This option doesn't show up in the both mode -
Safe
> and Normal.
> In both cases the last line in View tab is "Show pop up decryption for
> folder and desktop action".
> Somehow "Use simple file sharing (recommended)." disappeared.
>
>
> "Juan" <soyquiensoy@terra.com> wrote in message
> news:u3dIsRszEHA.2716@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
> > Saita: In Home edition, simple file sharing is disabled
> > when you logon in Safe Mode.
> >
> > A description of the Safe Mode Boot Options in Windows XP
> > http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;315222
> >
> > Also; in Control Panel\Management tools\Services, see if the Windows
> > Installer service (MSIServer) is enabled and set to manual start.
> >
> > Also; To see the All Users\Documents folder directory using the
> > Explorer, (it could be a hidden folder) logon in safe mode and go to
> > Tools\Folder Options\View\and select Show all hidden files and folders,
> > then see in Security if System has full privileges to that particular
> > folder,
> > and if so, now look in Advanced Options\Permissions\Modify and see
> > if privileges are full for System and Administrators, also read the
> > Knowledge Base articles on How to properly take Ownership of Files
> > and Folders and on How to Apply Permissions to Files and Folders.
> > You mentioned you "tried to take Ownership"... does this mean
> > you were not successfull? if affirmative, pay particular attention to
this
> > part and do read the right way to achieve this.
> >
> > How to take Ownership of Files and Folders in Windows XP
> > http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;308421
> >
> > How to set, view, change, or remove file and folder permissions in
Windows
> > XP
> > http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;308418
> > Also read KB article 308419 on How to set, view change or remove
> > special permissions to files and folders... the link is at the bottom of
> > this page.
> >
> > With full permissions to system and administrative accounts and the
> > Installer Service running you should be able to install any program...
> > if this is not posible, it's likely there's a parasite or virus in your
> > system
> > therefore install the programs iv'e mentioned before update
> > them and scan in safe mode... also update your antivirus if you have
> > not done so lately. Some parasites are very dificult to detect, so do
> > all you can to be completely sure no bug or hijacker has taken over
> > your computer.
> >
> > Hope this helps
> >
> > -------------Original Message----------
> > "saita" <saita@bellsouth.net> escribió en el mensaje
> > news:%23YolBHrzEHA.3336@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
> >> Juan,
> >> unfortunately it doesn't work.
> >> I have XP home edition. There is no "Use simple file
> >> sharing (recommended)." option in the Explorer\Tools\Folder
> >> Options\View\.
> >> Sharing and security tab do present.
> >> All users including Administrator and System have full privileges.
> >>
> >>
> >> "Juan" <soyquiensoy@terra.com> wrote in message
> >> news:O0Svb8hzEHA.824@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
> >> > This error occurrs because System does not have sufficient
> >> > privileges due to some change in security permissions.
> >> >
> >> > Try modifying System's priviliges in the folder properties\security\
> >> > give system full or total control. (It's best if you apply
> >> > permissions
> >> > in the C:\Properties)
> >> > To have the security tab become present:
> >> > In Explorer\Tools\Folder Options\View\uncheck "Use simple file
> >> > sharing (recommended).
> >> >
> >> > If this won't do, and even if it does, scan your system for spyware
> >> > that could have changed your permissions. Scan is safe mode
> >> > if the first scan doesn't find spyware.
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > Spybot Search and Destroy (free)
> >> > http://www.safer-networking.org/en/download/index.html
> >> >
> >> > CoolWWWSearch SmartKiller MiniRemoval (free)
> >> > http://www.spychecker.com/program/miniremovalcw.html
> >> > removes CoolWebSearch hijackers.
> >> >
> >> > SpywareBlaster (free)
> >> > http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html
> >> >
> >> > CWShredder 2.0 (free)
> >> > http://www.intermute.com/spysubtract/cwshredder_download.html
> >> >
> >> > A description of the Safe Mode Boot Options in Windows XP
> >> >
> >
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;315222&Product=winxp
> >> >
> >> > Just in case your problem is a virus, run online scans in the
following
> >> > websites.
> >> > http://www.pandasoftware.es/activescan/es/activescan_principal.htm
> >> > http://housecall.trendmicro.com/
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > --------------Original Message-------------
> >> > "saita" <saita@bellsouth.net> escribió en el mensaje
> >> > news:OTlyPPfzEHA.3656@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
> >> >> System won't let me install new software.
> >> >> "The message I got:
> >> >> "Error 1303. Installer has insufficient privileges to access this
> >> > directory
> >> >> C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Documents\. Log on as
> > administrator."
> >> >>
> >> >> More of that I can't see that directory using Explorer. But do see
it
> >> > using
> >> >> command prompt.
> >> >> I do have administrator privileges.
> >> >> I tried using Safe Mode to logon as administrator and I have
> >> >> administration rights to write to all directories.
> >> >> I also tried to change Ownership. Nothing helps.
> >> >> Any ideas?
> >> >> Thanks
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >
> >> >
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
>
>

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