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In the past, it was not difficult to change a few settings and access this folder. However, now I've tried all the possible ways to get in, and Access is Denied over and over. I'm the only Administrator, this is my computer.

I've tried changing the settings, including [obviously] unchecking 'Hide operating system folders', etc.

Any help is appreciated.

Matrix

Flush system restore.

There are special tools that can do this but the above is the easiest way.

Maybe this will help.


http://support.microsoft.com/kb/309531

I've tried flushing the system restore, access is still denied.

Thank you for the link makinu1der2, that's exactly what I used to do this, and it still won't work.

Try using ExplorerXP (http://www.explorerxp.com/) - set it to view hidden files. You should be able to delete any restore point you wish.

Okay... that won't work. However there is a method that has worked for me.

Log into an administrator account.

Browse to C:\ and right click on System Volume Information. Select Properties. Click on the Security tab.

Select your username in the box at the top. Under Full Control, check Allow and click Apply.

Click on the Advanced button. Check the first checkbox ("Inherit from parent the permission entries..."). Click OK twice.

You can now go into the folder and do whatever you want. Keep in mind that that's generally not a good idea