Hi, I am trying to access some folders which i cannot seem to UNlock for access.I have right clicked the folders as well as the entire drive chosen option properties\security\ and changed the permissions for the administrator(the account i am using) as well as the "everyone" but it will not allow access to certain folders including "documents and settings/username/application data". I cannot find any other security settings to change. WHERE and HOW to change the access settings??? thanks

Hi, Is there any error message when accessing the folder? If so, please post it here. At this stage, I suggest you refer to the following article to take ownership of folder. How to Take Ownership & Grant Permissions to Access Files & Folder in Windows 7 Please Note: Microsoft provides third-party contact information to help you find technical support. This contact information may change without notice. Microsoft does not guarantee the accuracy of this third-party contact information. If the issue persists, I suggest you restart the machine to Safe Mode and check whether the folder can be accessed in this mode. Thanks, Novak

Based on what you said there, you're trying to access folders that aren't really folders - they're application-compatibility shims.Why do I say this? Because your example (\Documents and Settings\username\Application Data) is one of them.Note the 'shortcut' arrow on the folder (in addition to the fact that it's a hidden/system folder)? Bottom line: it can't be "fixed", because there's nothing wrong. There is nothing contained within that folder (that isn't really a folder.) Same goes for \Local Settings, \My Documents (the hidden one), \Cookies, \Start menu, \NetHood, \PrintHood, \SendTo, and \Templates.Just re-hide the Hidden and System files/folders, and your 'problem' will disappear. ;) HTH,Chris[If this post helps to resolve your issue, please click the "Mark as Answer" or "Helpful" button at the top of this message. By marking a post as Answered, or Helpful you help others find the answer faster.]