Original Title: Access Denied.I receive access denied when I try to open up microsoft flight sim FS9. How can I get rid of this. I have tried right click properties but the folder does not have a security tab...

Hi Bluebaker1,· Which version of Windows XP is installed on your machine?· Were you able to play the game earlier?· Did you make any software or hardware changes on your machine prior to this issue?Let’s follow these steps & check if it helps.Step 1You may try to unhide the Security tab, by following these steps:a. Launch Windows Explorer or My Computer.b.Click on the Tools at the menu bar, then click on Folder Options.c.Click on View tab.d.In the Advanced Settings section at the bottom of the list, uncheck the option “Use simple file sharing (Recommended)” check box & click OK.Step 2Thereafter, try to give permission to Microsoft Flight Simulator game folder.a. Right click on the folder and select “Properties” from Context Menu.b. Click on Edit button in Properties windows Click ok to confirm UAC elevation request.c. Select user/group from permission windows or click Add to add other user or group.d. Now under Permission section check the rights which you want to grant i.e. check “Full Control” under the “Allow” column to assign full access rights control permissions to Administrators group.e.Click Ok for changes to take effect and click ok final ok to exit from Properties window.Hope the information helps. Please post back and let us know.RegardsDebleena SMicrosoft Answers Support EngineerVisit our Microsoft Answers Feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

The steps to resolve this message for XP is here - Emessage when you try to play a game in Windows XP: "Game requires Administrative rights to play"Yes, it really states " Emessage ". <w>If no joy using the above method, to access the Security tab in XP Home Edition you need to boot to Safe Mode and log on withthe Administrator account, not a User account with Administrator rights.MowGreen Windows Expert IT Pro - Consumer Security