Re: Write-protected files in XP Pro



I forgot to add....

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

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Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In news:6358605C-3E29-42BF-BBF6-1467138FE922@xxxxxxxxxxxxx,
Macdian <Macdian@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> hunted and pecked:
Hi,

All of a sudden, within the last 3 days, ALL folders on my HD have gone
into "read only" for all users - all users are Computer Administrators.

I've read the "how to take ownership" - and am wondering if I should try
this, and how would I accomplish it for all files?

I am currently running my McAfee virus scan to determine if there is
anything that I've been infected with.

Could it also have something to do with the amount of spybots that were
removed from my computer on Wednesday?

Thanks!
.



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