Re: Windows is automatically protecting my files and won't give me
- From: Mellach2327 <Mellach2327@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 8 Nov 2006 14:51:02 -0800
"Malke" wrote:
Mellach2327 wrote:
Thanks again Malke.
I have since replaced owner on subcontainers and objects as you
describe. My
user name now is listed in the user list on the security tab. I've
given myself full access. But the problem persists. I can change
attributes on files and they remain changed. However, the folders
remain checked for 'hidden' even after I uncheck the hidden box and
apply. So I still can't
open, copy or move files. I removed the CREATOR OWNER from the user
list because that is the only account that I can't give full access
to. However, it returns after I re-boot.
Then I guess that third-party software you used really damaged your
operating system files. I'm not familiar with the program you used and
I am assuming that no encryption was involved. If encryption *was*
involved, then you are probably SOL.
Without being able to see the computer, I can only suggest:
1. Boot the machine with a Linux live cd such as Knoppix. You can also
use a Windows-based rescue cd such as a Bart's PE, but personally I'd
go for one that was a completely different OS since XP permissions will
not apply there. Back up the data using Knoppix. I'll put the general
directions for using Knoppix at the end of this post.
2. Once the data is safe, do a Repair Install.
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm
3. If the Repair Install doesn't work (and I'm not optimistic that it
will), format the drive and start over with a clean install of Windows.
Find another way to protect your files and do regular backups.
http://michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html - Clean Install How-To
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Reinstalling_Windows -
What you will need on-hand
Using Knoppix - You will need a computer with two cd drives, one of
which is a cd/dvd-rw OR a usb thumb drive with enough capacity to hold
your data OR an external usb/firewire hard drive formatted FAT32 (not
NTFS). To get Knoppix, you need a computer with a fast Internet
connection and third-party burning software. Download the Knoppix .iso
and create your bootable cd. Then boot with it and it will be able to
see the Windows files. If you are using the usb thumb drive or the
external hard drive, right-click on its icon (on the Desktop) to get
its properties and uncheck the box that says "Read Only". Then click on
it to open it. Note that the default mouse action in the window manager
used by Knoppix (KDE) is a single click to open instead of the
traditional MS Windows' double-click. Otherwise, use the K3b burning
program to burn the files to cd/dvd-r's.
Malke
--
Elephant Boy Computers
www.elephantboycomputers.com
"Don't Panic!"
MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User
Thanks again Malke.
I followed those instructions and booted with Knoppix. It recognised my USB
drives but gave an error when trying to access my C: drive and the drive
causing my problem. Both are formatted NTFS, is that the problem? If nothing
else, this has piqued my interest in Linux!
The error message is:
Could not mount device.
The reported error was:
The device /dev/sdb1, is mounted.
Forced to continue.
Error opening partition device : Device or resource busy
Failed to startup volume : Device or resource busy
Couldn't mount device '/dev/sdb1' : Device or resource busy
Mount failed.
cheers
Garry
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