Access is Denied

I recently installed Windows Vista RC1 Build 5600 on my computer. I happened
to install it on the same hard-drive as my previous version of Windows. This
moved my old windows file to a file called windows.old. Because I have a new
windows folder I have to re-install all my programs. However when I tried to
access an .exe file I got a error message saying (You don't have permision to
open this file. Contact the file owner or an administator to obtain
permision.) I am already the administrator and have uac disabled. I would
just download the file again, but now I can't even delete it, this presents a
problem as it is about 2gigs. Thanks in advance.

I recently installed Windows Vista RC1 Build 5600 on my computer. I happened
to install it on the same hard-drive as my previous version of Windows. This
moved my old windows file to a file called windows.old. Because I have a new
windows folder I have to re-install all my programs. However when I tried to
access an .exe file I got a error message saying (You don't have permision to
open this file. Contact the file owner or an administator to obtain
permision.) I am already the administrator and have uac disabled. I would
just download the file again, but now I can't even delete it, this presents a
problem as it is about 2gigs. Thanks in advance.

Take ownership of it

"Jake" wrote:

> I recently installed Windows Vista RC1 Build 5600 on my computer. I happened
> to install it on the same hard-drive as my previous version of Windows. This
> moved my old windows file to a file called windows.old. Because I have a new
> windows folder I have to re-install all my programs. However when I tried to
> access an .exe file I got a error message saying (You don't have permision to
> open this file. Contact the file owner or an administator to obtain
> permision.) I am already the administrator and have uac disabled. I would
> just download the file again, but now I can't even delete it, this presents a
> problem as it is about 2gigs. Thanks in advance.

take ownership

"Jake" wrote:

> I recently installed Windows Vista RC1 Build 5600 on my computer. I happened
> to install it on the same hard-drive as my previous version of Windows. This
> moved my old windows file to a file called windows.old. Because I have a new
> windows folder I have to re-install all my programs. However when I tried to
> access an .exe file I got a error message saying (You don't have permision to
> open this file. Contact the file owner or an administator to obtain
> permision.) I am already the administrator and have uac disabled. I would
> just download the file again, but now I can't even delete it, this presents a
> problem as it is about 2gigs. Thanks in advance.

how?

"lem" wrote:

> take ownership
>
> "Jake" wrote:
>

right click, properties, security, advanced, owner.

then follow your nose. Its that same since NT

"Jake" wrote:

> how?
>
> "lem" wrote:
>

Good Idea, the only problem is that my properties window has no security tab.

"lem" wrote:

> right click, properties, security, advanced, owner.
>
> then follow your nose. Its that same since NT

getting realy angry now, been trying to install a usb freeview TV software,
but at the end of installation an error message pops up saying "mpg2splt.ax
ACCESS IS DENIED" ive tried everything from changing users, to changing
permissions for users but i cant crack it
any ideas guys?>

Have you checked with the manufacturer of the software to see if they have a
Vista-compatible version available?

You could try running the software installer with Administrative
privileges - right-click on the installer executable and select 'Run as
Administrator'. Does the software install correctly then? If it installs
ok, but gives 'Access is Denied' messages when running the program, then try
running as Administrator - right-click on the program shortcut, select 'Run
as Administrator'. If it still doesn't work, then you will have to wait for
the manufacturer to produce a Vista-compatible version.

--
Jane, not plain 64 bit enabled :-)
Batteries not included. Braincell on vacation ;-)
"Mz'" <Mz'@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> getting realy angry now, been trying to install a usb freeview TV
> software,
> but at the end of installation an error message pops up saying
> "mpg2splt.ax
> ACCESS IS DENIED" ive tried everything from changing users, to changing
> permissions for users but i cant crack it
> any ideas guys?>

"Jane C" wrote:

> Have you checked with the manufacturer of the software to see if they have a
> Vista-compatible version available?
>
> You could try running the software installer with Administrative
> privileges - right-click on the installer executable and select 'Run as
> Administrator'. Does the software install correctly then? If it installs
> ok, but gives 'Access is Denied' messages when running the program, then try
> running as Administrator - right-click on the program shortcut, select 'Run
> as Administrator'. If it still doesn't work, then you will have to wait for
> the manufacturer to produce a Vista-compatible version.
>
> --
> Jane, not plain 64 bit enabled :-)
> Batteries not included. Braincell on vacation ;-)
> "Mz'" <Mz'@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:1CA2C51A-4927-4A75-A77D-C19019A33296@microsoft.com...

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