Greetings All, hope this is the proper discussion group.

Running Windows Vista Home Premium on a lovely HP dv2000. Like it a lot.
However, I've run into a snag. In attempting to access a folder which I've
had no trouble accessing previously. I'm told I don't have permission to
access the folder. I'm the only user. I am Administrator. I go to the folder
properties to change the security settings. Under Current Owner: is listed
"Unable to dislay current ower."

It will not allow me to change the owner to myself (as listed below under
"Change owner to:"

I thought it might be something to do with it being a folder I use with
Expression Web, but I can't access the folder via Expression Web either. I
have been able to access some of the files through Adobe Photoshop Elements
6's Organizer by using the "Reveal in Explorer" function to access
sub-folders.

I'm going to try to move these files from their current location. However, I
am very interested in knowing how a folder could "spontaneously" become
"property" of an unknown user and how do I correct the problem so that I can
access it.

Thanx for any and all input . . . ;-} StrangeDze

"I enjoyed the movie Strange Days
I am sometimes found in a strange daze.
I am known to have strange days."

When you say, changed owner, did you try to take ownership of it?
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308421
--
Andre
Blog: http://adacosta.spaces.live.com
My Vista Quickstart Guide:
http://adacosta.spaces.live.com/blog...3DB!9709.entry
"StrangeDze" wrote in message
...
Greetings All, hope this is the proper discussion group.

Running Windows Vista Home Premium on a lovely HP dv2000. Like it a lot.
However, I've run into a snag. In attempting to access a folder which I've
had no trouble accessing previously. I'm told I don't have permission to
access the folder. I'm the only user. I am Administrator. I go to the
folder
properties to change the security settings. Under Current Owner: is listed
"Unable to dislay current ower."

It will not allow me to change the owner to myself (as listed below under
"Change owner to:"

I thought it might be something to do with it being a folder I use with
Expression Web, but I can't access the folder via Expression Web either. I
have been able to access some of the files through Adobe Photoshop
Elements
6's Organizer by using the "Reveal in Explorer" function to access
sub-folders.

I'm going to try to move these files from their current location. However,
I
am very interested in knowing how a folder could "spontaneously" become
"property" of an unknown user and how do I correct the problem so that I
can
access it.

Thanx for any and all input . . . ;-} StrangeDze

"I enjoyed the movie Strange Days
I am sometimes found in a strange daze.
I am known to have strange days."

Andre, no, the "ownership" change took place spontaneously. I had made no
effort to make any changes. Other folders within Documents folder have not
been affected. At least I haven't found any yet.
--
.. . . ;-} StrangeDze
I enjoyed the movie Strange Days
I am sometimes found in a strange daze.
I am known to have strange days.


"Andre Da Costa[ActiveWin]" wrote:

When you say, changed owner, did you try to take ownership of it?
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308421
--
Andre
Blog: http://adacosta.spaces.live.com
My Vista Quickstart Guide:
http://adacosta.spaces.live.com/blog...3DB!9709.entry
"StrangeDze" wrote in message
...
Greetings All, hope this is the proper discussion group.

Running Windows Vista Home Premium on a lovely HP dv2000. Like it a lot.
However, I've run into a snag. In attempting to access a folder which I've
had no trouble accessing previously. I'm told I don't have permission to
access the folder. I'm the only user. I am Administrator. I go to the
folder
properties to change the security settings. Under Current Owner: is listed
"Unable to dislay current ower."

It will not allow me to change the owner to myself (as listed below under
"Change owner to:"

I thought it might be something to do with it being a folder I use with
Expression Web, but I can't access the folder via Expression Web either. I
have been able to access some of the files through Adobe Photoshop
Elements
6's Organizer by using the "Reveal in Explorer" function to access
sub-folders.

I'm going to try to move these files from their current location. However,
I
am very interested in knowing how a folder could "spontaneously" become
"property" of an unknown user and how do I correct the problem so that I
can
access it.

Thanx for any and all input . . . ;-} StrangeDze

"I enjoyed the movie Strange Days
I am sometimes found in a strange daze.
I am known to have strange days."

Then have you tried taking back ownership?
--
Andre
Blog: http://adacosta.spaces.live.com
My Vista Quickstart Guide:
http://adacosta.spaces.live.com/blog...3DB!9709.entry
"StrangeDze" wrote in message
...
Andre, no, the "ownership" change took place spontaneously. I had made no
effort to make any changes. Other folders within Documents folder have not
been affected. At least I haven't found any yet.
--
. . . ;-} StrangeDze
I enjoyed the movie Strange Days
I am sometimes found in a strange daze.
I am known to have strange days.


"Andre Da Costa[ActiveWin]" wrote:

When you say, changed owner, did you try to take ownership of it?
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308421
--
Andre
Blog: http://adacosta.spaces.live.com
My Vista Quickstart Guide:
http://adacosta.spaces.live.com/blog...3DB!9709.entry
"StrangeDze" wrote in message
...
Greetings All, hope this is the proper discussion group.

Running Windows Vista Home Premium on a lovely HP dv2000. Like it a
lot.
However, I've run into a snag. In attempting to access a folder which
I've
had no trouble accessing previously. I'm told I don't have permission
to
access the folder. I'm the only user. I am Administrator. I go to the
folder
properties to change the security settings. Under Current Owner: is
listed
"Unable to dislay current ower."

It will not allow me to change the owner to myself (as listed below
under
"Change owner to:"

I thought it might be something to do with it being a folder I use with
Expression Web, but I can't access the folder via Expression Web
either. I
have been able to access some of the files through Adobe Photoshop
Elements
6's Organizer by using the "Reveal in Explorer" function to access
sub-folders.

I'm going to try to move these files from their current location.
However,
I
am very interested in knowing how a folder could "spontaneously" become
"property" of an unknown user and how do I correct the problem so that
I
can
access it.

Thanx for any and all input . . . ;-} StrangeDze

"I enjoyed the movie Strange Days
I am sometimes found in a strange daze.
I am known to have strange days."

Yes, Andre. I've attempted to regain ownership via the secuity tab in the
folder properties. It won't allow me as it says I don't have adminstrative
rights to do so. Problem with that is that I'm the ONLY user and am the
Administrator/User
--
.. . . ;-} StrangeDze
I enjoyed the movie Strange Days
I am sometimes found in a strange daze.
I am known to have strange days.


"Andre Da Costa[ActiveWin]" wrote:

Then have you tried taking back ownership?
--
Andre
Blog: http://adacosta.spaces.live.com
My Vista Quickstart Guide:
http://adacosta.spaces.live.com/blog...3DB!9709.entry
"StrangeDze" wrote in message
...
Andre, no, the "ownership" change took place spontaneously. I had made no
effort to make any changes. Other folders within Documents folder have not
been affected. At least I haven't found any yet.
--
. . . ;-} StrangeDze
I enjoyed the movie Strange Days
I am sometimes found in a strange daze.
I am known to have strange days.


"Andre Da Costa[ActiveWin]" wrote:

When you say, changed owner, did you try to take ownership of it?
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308421
--
Andre
Blog: http://adacosta.spaces.live.com
My Vista Quickstart Guide:
http://adacosta.spaces.live.com/blog...3DB!9709.entry
"StrangeDze" wrote in message
...
Greetings All, hope this is the proper discussion group.

Running Windows Vista Home Premium on a lovely HP dv2000. Like it a
lot.
However, I've run into a snag. In attempting to access a folder which
I've
had no trouble accessing previously. I'm told I don't have permission
to
access the folder. I'm the only user. I am Administrator. I go to the
folder
properties to change the security settings. Under Current Owner: is
listed
"Unable to dislay current ower."

It will not allow me to change the owner to myself (as listed below
under
"Change owner to:"

I thought it might be something to do with it being a folder I use with
Expression Web, but I can't access the folder via Expression Web
either. I
have been able to access some of the files through Adobe Photoshop
Elements
6's Organizer by using the "Reveal in Explorer" function to access
sub-folders.

I'm going to try to move these files from their current location.
However,
I
am very interested in knowing how a folder could "spontaneously" become
"property" of an unknown user and how do I correct the problem so that
I
can
access it.

Thanx for any and all input . . . ;-} StrangeDze

"I enjoyed the movie Strange Days
I am sometimes found in a strange daze.
I am known to have strange days."

Once you open the document with Elements save it to a new folder... for
example Desktop\StrangeDze.

"StrangeDze" wrote in message
...
Greetings All, hope this is the proper discussion group.

Running Windows Vista Home Premium on a lovely HP dv2000. Like it a lot.
However, I've run into a snag. In attempting to access a folder which I've
had no trouble accessing previously. I'm told I don't have permission to
access the folder. I'm the only user. I am Administrator. I go to the
folder
properties to change the security settings. Under Current Owner: is listed
"Unable to dislay current ower."

It will not allow me to change the owner to myself (as listed below under
"Change owner to:"

I thought it might be something to do with it being a folder I use with
Expression Web, but I can't access the folder via Expression Web either. I
have been able to access some of the files through Adobe Photoshop
Elements
6's Organizer by using the "Reveal in Explorer" function to access
sub-folders.

I'm going to try to move these files from their current location. However,
I
am very interested in knowing how a folder could "spontaneously" become
"property" of an unknown user and how do I correct the problem so that I
can
access it.

Thanx for any and all input . . . ;-} StrangeDze

"I enjoyed the movie Strange Days
I am sometimes found in a strange daze.
I am known to have strange days."

Try temporarily disabling User Account Control to see if you can then access
the folder.
--
Andre
Blog: http://adacosta.spaces.live.com
My Vista Quickstart Guide:
http://adacosta.spaces.live.com/blog...3DB!9709.entry
"StrangeDze" wrote in message
...
Yes, Andre. I've attempted to regain ownership via the secuity tab in the
folder properties. It won't allow me as it says I don't have adminstrative
rights to do so. Problem with that is that I'm the ONLY user and am the
Administrator/User
--
. . . ;-} StrangeDze
I enjoyed the movie Strange Days
I am sometimes found in a strange daze.
I am known to have strange days.


"Andre Da Costa[ActiveWin]" wrote:

Then have you tried taking back ownership?
--
Andre
Blog: http://adacosta.spaces.live.com
My Vista Quickstart Guide:
http://adacosta.spaces.live.com/blog...3DB!9709.entry
"StrangeDze" wrote in message
...
Andre, no, the "ownership" change took place spontaneously. I had made
no
effort to make any changes. Other folders within Documents folder have
not
been affected. At least I haven't found any yet.
--
. . . ;-} StrangeDze
I enjoyed the movie Strange Days
I am sometimes found in a strange daze.
I am known to have strange days.


"Andre Da Costa[ActiveWin]" wrote:

When you say, changed owner, did you try to take ownership of it?
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308421
--
Andre
Blog: http://adacosta.spaces.live.com
My Vista Quickstart Guide:
http://adacosta.spaces.live.com/blog...3DB!9709.entry
"StrangeDze" wrote in message
...
Greetings All, hope this is the proper discussion group.

Running Windows Vista Home Premium on a lovely HP dv2000. Like it a
lot.
However, I've run into a snag. In attempting to access a folder
which
I've
had no trouble accessing previously. I'm told I don't have
permission
to
access the folder. I'm the only user. I am Administrator. I go to
the
folder
properties to change the security settings. Under Current Owner: is
listed
"Unable to dislay current ower."

It will not allow me to change the owner to myself (as listed below
under
"Change owner to:"

I thought it might be something to do with it being a folder I use
with
Expression Web, but I can't access the folder via Expression Web
either. I
have been able to access some of the files through Adobe Photoshop
Elements
6's Organizer by using the "Reveal in Explorer" function to access
sub-folders.

I'm going to try to move these files from their current location.
However,
I
am very interested in knowing how a folder could "spontaneously"
become
"property" of an unknown user and how do I correct the problem so
that
I
can
access it.

Thanx for any and all input . . . ;-} StrangeDze

"I enjoyed the movie Strange Days
I am sometimes found in a strange daze.
I am known to have strange days."

Thanx Andre, I'll give it a try. If I can get access, I'll move the files and
delete the offending folder and then reactivate UAC. I'll let you know the
results.
--
.. . . ;-} StrangeDze
I enjoyed the movie Strange Days
I am sometimes found in a strange daze.
I am known to have strange days.


"Andre Da Costa[ActiveWin]" wrote:

Try temporarily disabling User Account Control to see if you can then access
the folder.
--
Andre
Blog: http://adacosta.spaces.live.com
My Vista Quickstart Guide:
http://adacosta.spaces.live.com/blog...3DB!9709.entry
"StrangeDze" wrote in message
...
Yes, Andre. I've attempted to regain ownership via the secuity tab in the
folder properties. It won't allow me as it says I don't have adminstrative
rights to do so. Problem with that is that I'm the ONLY user and am the
Administrator/User
--
. . . ;-} StrangeDze
I enjoyed the movie Strange Days
I am sometimes found in a strange daze.
I am known to have strange days.


"Andre Da Costa[ActiveWin]" wrote:

Then have you tried taking back ownership?
--
Andre
Blog: http://adacosta.spaces.live.com
My Vista Quickstart Guide:
http://adacosta.spaces.live.com/blog...3DB!9709.entry
"StrangeDze" wrote in message
...
Andre, no, the "ownership" change took place spontaneously. I had made
no
effort to make any changes. Other folders within Documents folder have
not
been affected. At least I haven't found any yet.
--
. . . ;-} StrangeDze
I enjoyed the movie Strange Days
I am sometimes found in a strange daze.
I am known to have strange days.


"Andre Da Costa[ActiveWin]" wrote:

When you say, changed owner, did you try to take ownership of it?
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308421
--
Andre
Blog: http://adacosta.spaces.live.com
My Vista Quickstart Guide:
http://adacosta.spaces.live.com/blog...3DB!9709.entry
"StrangeDze" wrote in message
...
Greetings All, hope this is the proper discussion group.

Running Windows Vista Home Premium on a lovely HP dv2000. Like it a
lot.
However, I've run into a snag. In attempting to access a folder
which
I've
had no trouble accessing previously. I'm told I don't have
permission
to
access the folder. I'm the only user. I am Administrator. I go to
the
folder
properties to change the security settings. Under Current Owner: is
listed
"Unable to dislay current ower."

It will not allow me to change the owner to myself (as listed below
under
"Change owner to:"

I thought it might be something to do with it being a folder I use
with
Expression Web, but I can't access the folder via Expression Web
either. I
have been able to access some of the files through Adobe Photoshop
Elements
6's Organizer by using the "Reveal in Explorer" function to access
sub-folders.

I'm going to try to move these files from their current location.
However,
I
am very interested in knowing how a folder could "spontaneously"
become
"property" of an unknown user and how do I correct the problem so
that
I
can
access it.

Thanx for any and all input . . . ;-} StrangeDze

"I enjoyed the movie Strange Days
I am sometimes found in a strange daze.
I am known to have strange days."

Well, it didn't work. I turned User Account Control off. Restarted the
system, tried accessing the folder and a still being blocked. The specifics
a

When I click on the folder to open it or right-click and left click Open or
Explore, I get the following message: "You don't currently have permission to
access this folder. Click Continue to get access t this folder."

I click Continue. The next message says: "You have been denied permission to
acces this folder. To gain access to this folder you will need to use the
security tab."

I click Security Tab link. The folder's Properties window opens to the
Security Tab. It reiterates that "You do not have permisssion to view or edit
this object's permission settings."

I click on the Advanced button. The Advanced Security Settings window opens
and I click on the Owner tab. Under Object Name is the folder name. Under
Current Owner it says "Unable to display current owner." I am not allowed to
"Change owner to"

I have been able to get into the folders where my files are via the
organizer in Adobe Photoshop Elements 6, however, I sure would like to know
how this folder became "unowned". Thanx for all the feedback . . . ;-} SD



--
.. . . ;-} StrangeDze
I enjoyed the movie Strange Days
I am sometimes found in a strange daze.
I am known to have strange days.


"StrangeDze" wrote:

Thanx Andre, I'll give it a try. If I can get access, I'll move the files and
delete the offending folder and then reactivate UAC. I'll let you know the
results.
--
. . . ;-} StrangeDze
I enjoyed the movie Strange Days
I am sometimes found in a strange daze.
I am known to have strange days.


"Andre Da Costa[ActiveWin]" wrote:

Try temporarily disabling User Account Control to see if you can then access
the folder.
--
Andre
Blog: http://adacosta.spaces.live.com
My Vista Quickstart Guide:
http://adacosta.spaces.live.com/blog...3DB!9709.entry
"StrangeDze" wrote in message
...
Yes, Andre. I've attempted to regain ownership via the secuity tab in the
folder properties. It won't allow me as it says I don't have adminstrative
rights to do so. Problem with that is that I'm the ONLY user and am the
Administrator/User
--
. . . ;-} StrangeDze
I enjoyed the movie Strange Days
I am sometimes found in a strange daze.
I am known to have strange days.


"Andre Da Costa[ActiveWin]" wrote:

Then have you tried taking back ownership?
--
Andre
Blog: http://adacosta.spaces.live.com
My Vista Quickstart Guide:
http://adacosta.spaces.live.com/blog...3DB!9709.entry
"StrangeDze" wrote in message
...
Andre, no, the "ownership" change took place spontaneously. I had made
no
effort to make any changes. Other folders within Documents folder have
not
been affected. At least I haven't found any yet.
--
. . . ;-} StrangeDze
I enjoyed the movie Strange Days
I am sometimes found in a strange daze.
I am known to have strange days.


"Andre Da Costa[ActiveWin]" wrote:

When you say, changed owner, did you try to take ownership of it?
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308421
--
Andre
Blog: http://adacosta.spaces.live.com
My Vista Quickstart Guide:
http://adacosta.spaces.live.com/blog...3DB!9709.entry
"StrangeDze" wrote in message
...
Greetings All, hope this is the proper discussion group.

Running Windows Vista Home Premium on a lovely HP dv2000. Like it a
lot.
However, I've run into a snag. In attempting to access a folder
which
I've
had no trouble accessing previously. I'm told I don't have
permission
to
access the folder. I'm the only user. I am Administrator. I go to
the
folder
properties to change the security settings. Under Current Owner: is
listed
"Unable to dislay current ower."

It will not allow me to change the owner to myself (as listed below
under
"Change owner to:"

I thought it might be something to do with it being a folder I use
with
Expression Web, but I can't access the folder via Expression Web
either. I
have been able to access some of the files through Adobe Photoshop
Elements
6's Organizer by using the "Reveal in Explorer" function to access
sub-folders.

I'm going to try to move these files from their current location.
However,
I
am very interested in knowing how a folder could "spontaneously"
become
"property" of an unknown user and how do I correct the problem so
that
I
can
access it.

Thanx for any and all input . . . ;-} StrangeDze

"I enjoyed the movie Strange Days
I am sometimes found in a strange daze.
I am known to have strange days."

Thanx Bob, I've done that but would sure like to know how my folder became
"unowned" and permission to access the folder denied.
--
.. . . ;-} StrangeDze
I enjoyed the movie Strange Days
I am sometimes found in a strange daze.
I am known to have strange days.


"Bob" wrote:

Once you open the document with Elements save it to a new folder... for
example Desktop\StrangeDze.

"StrangeDze" wrote in message
...
Greetings All, hope this is the proper discussion group.

Running Windows Vista Home Premium on a lovely HP dv2000. Like it a lot.
However, I've run into a snag. In attempting to access a folder which I've
had no trouble accessing previously. I'm told I don't have permission to
access the folder. I'm the only user. I am Administrator. I go to the
folder
properties to change the security settings. Under Current Owner: is listed
"Unable to dislay current ower."

It will not allow me to change the owner to myself (as listed below under
"Change owner to:"

I thought it might be something to do with it being a folder I use with
Expression Web, but I can't access the folder via Expression Web either. I
have been able to access some of the files through Adobe Photoshop
Elements
6's Organizer by using the "Reveal in Explorer" function to access
sub-folders.

I'm going to try to move these files from their current location. However,
I
am very interested in knowing how a folder could "spontaneously" become
"property" of an unknown user and how do I correct the problem so that I
can
access it.

Thanx for any and all input . . . ;-} StrangeDze

"I enjoyed the movie Strange Days
I am sometimes found in a strange daze.
I am known to have strange days."