Folder security stuck

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microsvc

I have a non-boot hard disk in my system, known as drive S:. I have created
a few folders on the drive when I installed the drive a few months ago, and
now I NEED to rename one of them and Vista tells me that I dont have
permission. I AM the Administrator. I took full control & ownership of the
folder too, but I still cannot rename it. How can I get this folder renamed?

Thanks!
 
microsvc698949 Wrote:
> I have a non-boot hard disk in my system, known as drive S:. I have
> created
> a few folders on the drive when I installed the drive a few months ago,
> and
> now I NEED to rename one of them and Vista tells me that I dont have
> permission. I AM the Administrator. I took full control & ownership of
> the
> folder too, but I still cannot rename it. How can I get this folder
> renamed?
>
> Thanks!

Hi Microsvc,

This tutorial may be able to help you.

http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/130137-cannot-rename-move-file-folder-vista-fix.html

Shawn


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Brink, I tried the solutions as indicated on that link, including take
ownership, and it did not work. Any other suggestions are appreciated. BTW:
Thats the only folder I cannot rename. Thx!


"Brink" wrote:

>
> microsvc698949 Wrote:
> > I have a non-boot hard disk in my system, known as drive S:. I have
> > created
> > a few folders on the drive when I installed the drive a few months ago,
> > and
> > now I NEED to rename one of them and Vista tells me that I dont have
> > permission. I AM the Administrator. I took full control & ownership of
> > the
> > folder too, but I still cannot rename it. How can I get this folder
> > renamed?
> >
> > Thanks!
>
> Hi Microsvc,
>
> This tutorial may be able to help you.
>
> http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/130137-cannot-rename-move-file-folder-vista-fix.html
>
> Shawn
>
>
> --
> Brink
>
> *There are no dumb questions, just the people that do not ask
> them.*
> '*VISTA FORUMS*' (http://www.vistax64.com)
> *Please post feedback to help others.*
>
 
microsvc699155 Wrote:
> Brink, I tried the solutions as indicated on that link, including take
> ownership, and it did not work. Any other suggestions are appreciated.
> BTW:
> Thats the only folder I cannot rename. Thx!
>
>
> "Brink" wrote:
> > > >
> > >
> > > microsvc698949 Wrote:
> > >
> > > Hi Microsvc,
> > >
> > > This tutorial may be able to help you.
> > >
> > >
> > http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/130137-cannot-rename-move-file-folder-vista-fix.html
> > >
> > > Shawn
> > >
> > >
> > > --
> > > Brink
> > >
> > > *There are no dumb questions, just the people that do not ask
> > > them.*
> > > '*VISTA FORUMS*' (http://www.vistax64.com)
> > > *Please post feedback to help others.*
> > > > >

Umm. What is the name of the folder? If it has something like "My ...."
, it can cause this kind of problem.


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microsvc wrote:
> I have a non-boot hard disk in my system, known as drive S:. I have
> created a few folders on the drive when I installed the drive a few
> months ago, and now I NEED to rename one of them and Vista tells me
> that I dont have permission. I AM the Administrator. I took full
> control & ownership of the folder too, but I still cannot rename it.
> How can I get this folder renamed?
>
> Thanks!

Try this:
Open Explorer.
Find your troublesome folder or file.

Right-click on it's icon.
Select Properties.
Select Security tab
Under ' Group or user names:' click on (Administrators)
In the lower pane check the Permissions for Administrators.
If 'Full control' is not ticked click on Edit.
Click on Administrators in top pane.
Tick 'Full control' in lower pane.

Ok your way out.
Delete/rename your file/folder.
 
The folder name is OldVistaDrive160Gb. I saved my files from a 160gb drive
because vista died on me beyond repair. I have a few folders like this
because I'm on my 4th install of Vista, same computer, always by a new cause
of death.

Thx!

"Brink" wrote:

>
> microsvc699155 Wrote:
> > Brink, I tried the solutions as indicated on that link, including take
> > ownership, and it did not work. Any other suggestions are appreciated.
> > BTW:
> > Thats the only folder I cannot rename. Thx!
> >
> >
> > "Brink" wrote:
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > > microsvc698949 Wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Hi Microsvc,
> > > >
> > > > This tutorial may be able to help you.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/130137-cannot-rename-move-file-folder-vista-fix.html
> > > >
> > > > Shawn
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > --
> > > > Brink
> > > >
> > > > *There are no dumb questions, just the people that do not ask
> > > > them.*
> > > > '*VISTA FORUMS*' (http://www.vistax64.com)
> > > > *Please post feedback to help others.*
> > > > > >
>
> Umm. What is the name of the folder? If it has something like "My ...."
> , it can cause this kind of problem.
>
>
> --
> Brink
>
> *There are no dumb questions, just the people that do not ask
> them.*
> '*VISTA FORUMS*' (http://www.vistax64.com)
> *Please post feedback to help others.*
>
 
microsvc699229 Wrote:
> The folder name is OldVistaDrive160Gb. I saved my files from a 160gb
> drive
> because vista died on me beyond repair. I have a few folders like this
> because I'm on my 4th install of Vista, same computer, always by a new
> cause
> of death.
>
> Thx!
>
> "Brink" wrote:
> > > >
> > >
> > > microsvc699155 Wrote:
> > >
> > > Umm. What is the name of the folder? If it has something like "My
> > ...."
> > > , it can cause this kind of problem.
> > >
> > >
> > > --
> > > Brink
> > >
> > > *There are no dumb questions, just the people that do not ask
> > > them.*
> > > '*VISTA FORUMS*' (http://www.vistax64.com)
> > > *Please post feedback to help others.*
> > > > >

Ok Microsvc,

Give this a try in the command prompt.

1. Open a command prompt.
2. Type "S:" (no quotes) amd press Enter.
3. Type "Attrib -r -a -s S:OldVistaDrive160Gb" (no qutoes) and press
Enter
NOTE: If "S:OldVistaDrive160Gb" is not the correct path to this folder,
then type the correct path instead.

4. Type "Rename OldVistaDrive160Gb NewName" and press Enter.
NOTE: Substitute "NewName" with what you wanted to name it.

Shawn


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them.*
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*Please post feedback to help others.*
 
I did the command prompt steps, and when I try to rename, I get Access denied.

"Brink" wrote:

>
> microsvc699229 Wrote:
> > The folder name is OldVistaDrive160Gb. I saved my files from a 160gb
> > drive
> > because vista died on me beyond repair. I have a few folders like this
> > because I'm on my 4th install of Vista, same computer, always by a new
> > cause
> > of death.
> >
> > Thx!
> >
> > "Brink" wrote:
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > > microsvc699155 Wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Umm. What is the name of the folder? If it has something like "My
> > > ...."
> > > > , it can cause this kind of problem.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > --
> > > > Brink
> > > >
> > > > *There are no dumb questions, just the people that do not ask
> > > > them.*
> > > > '*VISTA FORUMS*' (http://www.vistax64.com)
> > > > *Please post feedback to help others.*
> > > > > >
>
> Ok Microsvc,
>
> Give this a try in the command prompt.
>
> 1. Open a command prompt.
> 2. Type "S:" (no quotes) amd press Enter.
> 3. Type "Attrib -r -a -s S:OldVistaDrive160Gb" (no qutoes) and press
> Enter
> NOTE: If "S:OldVistaDrive160Gb" is not the correct path to this folder,
> then type the correct path instead.
>
> 4. Type "Rename OldVistaDrive160Gb NewName" and press Enter.
> NOTE: Substitute "NewName" with what you wanted to name it.
>
> Shawn
>
>
> --
> Brink
>
> *There are no dumb questions, just the people that do not ask
> them.*
> '*VISTA FORUMS*' (http://www.vistax64.com)
> *Please post feedback to help others.*
>
 
Dave, Full control is already given to administrators as well as for me.

"Dave" wrote:

> microsvc wrote:
> > I have a non-boot hard disk in my system, known as drive S:. I have
> > created a few folders on the drive when I installed the drive a few
> > months ago, and now I NEED to rename one of them and Vista tells me
> > that I dont have permission. I AM the Administrator. I took full
> > control & ownership of the folder too, but I still cannot rename it.
> > How can I get this folder renamed?
> >
> > Thanks!
>
> Try this:
> Open Explorer.
> Find your troublesome folder or file.
>
> Right-click on it's icon.
> Select Properties.
> Select Security tab
> Under ' Group or user names:' click on (Administrators)
> In the lower pane check the Permissions for Administrators.
> If 'Full control' is not ticked click on Edit.
> Click on Administrators in top pane.
> Tick 'Full control' in lower pane.
>
> Ok your way out.
> Delete/rename your file/folder.
>
>
>
>
 
"microsvc" <microsvc@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:03F02093-D200-4F56-96AE-9B05C9C999DC@microsoft.com...

> I did the command prompt steps, and when I try to rename, I get Access
> denied.

Do you have the folder open in any program or are you running a program from
within that folder or are you viewing/editing a file/document from within
that folder? All of these things may prevent you from renaming the folder.

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Nothing is open there. It's a drive used for file storage only, nothing runs
off of it or is open from it.

"Qu0ll" wrote:

> "microsvc" <microsvc@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:03F02093-D200-4F56-96AE-9B05C9C999DC@microsoft.com...
>
> > I did the command prompt steps, and when I try to rename, I get Access
> > denied.
>
> Do you have the folder open in any program or are you running a program from
> within that folder or are you viewing/editing a file/document from within
> that folder? All of these things may prevent you from renaming the folder.
>
> --
> And loving it,
>
> -Q
> _________________________________________________
> Qu0llSixFour@gmail.com
> (Replace the "SixFour" with numbers to email me)
>
 
microsvc wrote:
> Dave, Full control is already given to administrators as well as for
> me.
>

I too have a non-bootable disk on which I have no trouble deleting/renaming
files and folders.
I run Vista with UAC permanently turned off.
Have you tried turning off UAC and then renaming?
Just a thought.
 
Do you have permissions set for Users and Administrators as well?

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"microsvc" <microsvc@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:7BA9F0D8-DC84-4E79-A284-E3BA2EE2D18A@microsoft.com...
> Dave, Full control is already given to administrators as well as for me.
>
> "Dave" wrote:
>
>> microsvc wrote:
>> > I have a non-boot hard disk in my system, known as drive S:. I have
>> > created a few folders on the drive when I installed the drive a few
>> > months ago, and now I NEED to rename one of them and Vista tells me
>> > that I dont have permission. I AM the Administrator. I took full
>> > control & ownership of the folder too, but I still cannot rename it.
>> > How can I get this folder renamed?
>> >
>> > Thanks!
>>
>> Try this:
>> Open Explorer.
>> Find your troublesome folder or file.
>>
>> Right-click on it's icon.
>> Select Properties.
>> Select Security tab
>> Under ' Group or user names:' click on (Administrators)
>> In the lower pane check the Permissions for Administrators.
>> If 'Full control' is not ticked click on Edit.
>> Click on Administrators in top pane.
>> Tick 'Full control' in lower pane.
>>
>> Ok your way out.
>> Delete/rename your file/folder.
>>
>>
>>
>>
 
UAC has been off since day 1.

"Dave" wrote:

> microsvc wrote:
> > Dave, Full control is already given to administrators as well as for
> > me.
> >
>
> I too have a non-bootable disk on which I have no trouble deleting/renaming
> files and folders.
> I run Vista with UAC permanently turned off.
> Have you tried turning off UAC and then renaming?
> Just a thought.
>
>
>
 
I gave rights to a user called "everyone" and it now renames. This made no
sense, but at least its done. Thanks!

"zachd [MSFT]" wrote:

>
> Do you have permissions set for Users and Administrators as well?
>
> --
> Speaking for myself only.
> See http://zachd.com/pss/pss.html for some helpful WMP info.
> This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights.
> --
> "microsvc" <microsvc@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:7BA9F0D8-DC84-4E79-A284-E3BA2EE2D18A@microsoft.com...
> > Dave, Full control is already given to administrators as well as for me.
> >
> > "Dave" wrote:
> >
> >> microsvc wrote:
> >> > I have a non-boot hard disk in my system, known as drive S:. I have
> >> > created a few folders on the drive when I installed the drive a few
> >> > months ago, and now I NEED to rename one of them and Vista tells me
> >> > that I dont have permission. I AM the Administrator. I took full
> >> > control & ownership of the folder too, but I still cannot rename it.
> >> > How can I get this folder renamed?
> >> >
> >> > Thanks!
> >>
> >> Try this:
> >> Open Explorer.
> >> Find your troublesome folder or file.
> >>
> >> Right-click on it's icon.
> >> Select Properties.
> >> Select Security tab
> >> Under ' Group or user names:' click on (Administrators)
> >> In the lower pane check the Permissions for Administrators.
> >> If 'Full control' is not ticked click on Edit.
> >> Click on Administrators in top pane.
> >> Tick 'Full control' in lower pane.
> >>
> >> Ok your way out.
> >> Delete/rename your file/folder.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
>
>
 
microsvc699732 Wrote:
> I gave rights to a user called "everyone" and it now renames. This made
> no
> sense, but at least its done. Thanks!
>
> "zachd [MSFT]" wrote:
> > > >
> > >
> > > Do you have permissions set for Users and Administrators as well?
> > >
> > > --
> > > Speaking for myself only.
> > > See 'WMP FAQ: A trouble-shooting guide for Windows Media Player
> > problems.' (http://zachd.com/pss/pss.html) for some helpful WMP info.
> > > This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no
> > rights.
> > > --
> > > "microsvc" <microsvc@xxxxxx> wrote in message
> > > news:7BA9F0D8-DC84-4E79-A284-E3BA2EE2D18A@xxxxxx
> > >
> > > > >

Microsvc,

That's strange, but I'm glad that you got it to work now. Thank you for
the feedback.

Shawn


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them.*
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Thanks for reporting back and letting us know it fixed you up. =)

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"microsvc" <microsvc@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:C22B97F3-C29E-451F-AA46-3DA40C7714E3@microsoft.com...
>I gave rights to a user called "everyone" and it now renames. This made no
> sense, but at least its done. Thanks!
>
> "zachd [MSFT]" wrote:
>
>>
>> Do you have permissions set for Users and Administrators as well?
>>
>> --
>> Speaking for myself only.
>> See http://zachd.com/pss/pss.html for some helpful WMP info.
>> This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no
>> rights.
>> --
>> "microsvc" <microsvc@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:7BA9F0D8-DC84-4E79-A284-E3BA2EE2D18A@microsoft.com...
>> > Dave, Full control is already given to administrators as well as for
>> > me.
>> >
>> > "Dave" wrote:
>> >
>> >> microsvc wrote:
>> >> > I have a non-boot hard disk in my system, known as drive S:. I have
>> >> > created a few folders on the drive when I installed the drive a few
>> >> > months ago, and now I NEED to rename one of them and Vista tells me
>> >> > that I dont have permission. I AM the Administrator. I took full
>> >> > control & ownership of the folder too, but I still cannot rename it.
>> >> > How can I get this folder renamed?
>> >> >
>> >> > Thanks!
>> >>
>> >> Try this:
>> >> Open Explorer.
>> >> Find your troublesome folder or file.
>> >>
>> >> Right-click on it's icon.
>> >> Select Properties.
>> >> Select Security tab
>> >> Under ' Group or user names:' click on (Administrators)
>> >> In the lower pane check the Permissions for Administrators.
>> >> If 'Full control' is not ticked click on Edit.
>> >> Click on Administrators in top pane.
>> >> Tick 'Full control' in lower pane.
>> >>
>> >> Ok your way out.
>> >> Delete/rename your file/folder.
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>>
>>
 
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