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• Cannot run Aerotow, message error "access denied, needs access to the FSX.cfg file in My Documents and Settings folder'.

  Original title: I need assistance with My Documents and Settings folder

  I have Windows XP, Norton Internet security.

  OK, so I have FSX. I'm having a little program called "Aerotow. To run, you must Access the FSX.cfg file in My Documents and Settings folder.
  But access to this file is denied.
  The most funny thing is - I can access the folder without problem. Open it and sail away. But my system seems to have blocked Aerotow.exe and configure.exe to access this folder. It's VERY frustrating. How can I access this folder? Why the program is blocked?
  Thank you.

  Hello

  I suggest you to contact the developer of the application for assistance.

• Need to access the 'Documents and Settings' folder in Windows 7

  I am importing an ArcMAP GIS project to my new Windows 7 computer (the project was launched on Windows XP).  Because the files in this project were initially located in the subdirectories of the "Documents and Settings" folder, map search these files in this folder.  So, I need to access this folder if I put the files in the location that arcmap is expected to make them, or that I inform manually map the new location, one at a time, hundreds and hundreds of files.  Is there a way I can access the "Documents and Settings" folder to add new subdirectories and files in it?  After some research, I found the folder, but I said that I don't have authority (even as an administrator) to access and modify the content of the folder.  Thank you

  I am importing an ArcMAP GIS project to my new Windows 7 computer (the project was launched on Windows XP).  Because the files in this project were initially located in the subdirectories of the "Documents and Settings" folder, map search these files in this folder.  So, I need to access this folder if I put the files in the location that arcmap is expected to make them, or that I inform manually map the new location, one at a time, hundreds and hundreds of files.  Is there a way I can access the "Documents and Settings" folder to add new subdirectories and files in it?  After some research, I found the folder, but I said that I don't have authority (even as an administrator) to access and modify the content of the folder.  Thank you

  Hey ITromble

  read the below information about junction points even through it was written on vista

  http://www.Svrops.com/Svrops/articles/jpoints.htm

  Old path	New path
  \Documents and Settings	\Users

  Here is the vista forums

  link below is in Forum windows 7

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/default.aspx#tab=2

  Walter, the time zone traveller

• I accidentally deleted the "Documents and Settings" folder

  I accidentally deleted the 'Documents and Settings' folder, what that means? What is the recovery?

  I accidentally deleted the 'Documents and Settings' folder, what that means?

  There is no real record, is a junction point.

  Install Link Shell Extension and select the C:\Users folder as source and create a junction Point and give him the Documents and Settings name.

  "A programmer is just a tool that converts the caffeine in code" Deputy CLIP - http://www.winvistaside.de/

• How to unlock wimdows 7 documents and settings folder?

  I cannot open the documents and settings folder in Windows 7

  In reality, there is no such folder, it is only there as a "hard link" (redirect) as a way to "trick" the bad programs that would otherwise break.  Please don't try to mess with this file (it must be well hidden), if you change, applications that are programmed to search for a "Documents and Settings" folder will fail.

  This link simply re hard - headed the new folder 'users' instead.

• Why is the 'Documents and Settings' folder hidden and inaccessible?

  I used PC backup for backing up my XP files.  When I restore the files on my Windows 7 computer, I tried to bring it back to the "C:\Users\name\Desktop\test".  There is now a "Documents and Settings" folder hidden and inaccessible in my "C:\Users\name\Desktop\test".  How can I view/delete this folder?

  Short answer:  Because there isn't actually.  Please do not try to access it, you will help break your operating system if you try, and you will lose the ability to run several programs or worse.
  
  
  Why?  The tale:
  The Documents and Settings folder does not really exist in Windows 7.  This is only to fool the bad programs by redirecting to the right place (the Users folder).  Apparently he also deceived you.  It is not a real issue, do not try to access it.
  
  
  Or if you prefer, here's the long Version:
  First of all, the Documents and Settings folder came into existence in Windows 2000.  In order to shorten the path name (there is a limit to how many long letters we) as well as to create other languages of the operating system for use throughout the world, this folder has been renamed a few users in 2006 with the release of Windows Server and Windows Vista.
  Programs built the right way, that is not the real name or spelling (or language) of the book by fine user path, because they use the variable %UserProfile%.  However, many programs have been built the wrong way.  They are absolutely dependent on the existence of a folder called "Documents and Settings", spelled in English.  This program will crash if they do not find the file they want.  So to keep these plant program, Microsoft has created a record of false (called a junction Point) that redirects these programs on the folder of the user.  So if a program think he saved a file in c:\documents and settings\joe\desktop- the file will actually be saved to c:\users\joe\desktop.  The program never knows that he cheated.
  What you need to do:  Go to your Folder Options, tell him to Hide protected operating system files, and then use your computer normally.

• All Windows XP Documents and Settings folder names caps

  We use XP in a business environment. Recently, we have noticed that some user in "Documents and Settings" folders on a particular machine have changed randomly to be appointed with all caps. This causes problems with their profiles. What could have caused this?

  In addition, some files have changed to say the username followed by a point and our domain name. Do not know what is happening. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you!

  Windows keeps cases in the names of files and folders, but when you access to files and folders, it is case-insensitive (i.e. upper/lower case is not serious).

  Records of the changing profile of user name directly to a username followed by a point and a domain name, on the other hand, comes following a corrupt user profile.  Corrupted user profiles usually occur as a result of (or comes from) the corruption of the file system.  Corruption of system files may result in the capitalization of the problems that you notice.  To recover a corrupted user profile, choose your method of the following:

  "How to recover damaged Windows XP user profile"

  <>http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/555473 >

  "Windows XP problems if your profile is corrupted"

  <>http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/326688 >

  "How to copy data from a corrupted to a new profile in Windows XP user profile"

  <>http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/811151 >

  As file system corruption is very marked, you must also perform a check disk (chkdsk) operation with the "/ R" or "Repair" option to ensure that your file system is in good shape:

  "How to perform the disk error checking in Windows XP"

  <>http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/315265 >

  HTH,

  JW

• Access denied to my "Documents and Settings" folder

  I am running Vista Home Premium w/SP 1 is installed on a 64-bit system.

  I tried everyting to correct the line 'access denied' when never try to open the D & S folder.  Regardless of what happened, how do I do?  I checked my profile and have all THE permissions granted.

  "Documents and Settings" is a junction Point; no access.

  http://www.Svrops.com/Svrops/articles/jpoints.htm

  Old path	New path
  \Documents and Settings	\Users
  \Documents and Settings\Default User or %LogonServer%\NETLOGON\Default user	\USERS\DEFAULT or %LogonServer%\NETLOGON\Default
  \Documents and Settings\\My Documents	\Users\\Documents
  \Documents and Settings\\My Documents\My photos	\Users\\Pictures
  \Documents and Settings\\My Documents\My Music	\Users\\Music

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• Where can I find the Documents and Settings folder or the folder on Vista?

  I need to find a Real Player file file so I can delete it, but am unable to find the floder Documents and Settings.  I need to delete a file called treestate.dat but am unable to find... Help, please!

  In Windows Vista user profiles

  In Windows XP, 2000, 2003, user profiles are stored in c:\Documents and Settings. In Windows Vista, the profiles are now stored in c:\Users. You will see a folder c:\Documents and Settings in Windows Explorer in Vista, but you will also notice the shortcut icon on the folder, and you will not be able to access this folder. c:\Documents and Settings is now a junction Point. You can use the random dir command to see where c:\Documents and Settings point to or use the table below.

  The following table lists the old profile path and the new path under Windows Vista.

  Old path	New path
  \Documents and Settings	\Users
  \Documents and Settings\Default User or %LogonServer%\NETLOGON\Default user	\USERS\DEFAULT or %LogonServer%\NETLOGON\Default
  \Documents and Settings\\My Documents	\Users\\Documents
  \Documents and Settings\\My Documents\My photos	\Users\\Pictures
  \Documents and Settings\\My Documents\My Music	\Users\\Music
  \Documents and Settings\\Favorites	\Users\\Favorites
  N/A	\Users\\Contacts
  N/A	\Users\personal
  N/A	\Users\\SavedGames
  \Documents and Settings\Change Data	\Users\\AppData\Roaming
  \Documents and Settings\Settings\Application Data	\Users\\AppData\Local
  \Documents and Settings\\Start Menu	\Users\\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\ start Menu
  \Documents and Settings\All Users	\Users\Public
  \Documents and Settings\All Users Menu	\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start menu
  \Documents and Settings\All Users\Bureau	\Users\Public\Desktop

  Records to take note of here are the folders in the path of all users. Many legacy applications that use outdated methods to solve the system folders, will solve the railways under C:\ProgramData when looking for common places. For example, the joint office can be resolved as C:\ProgramData\Desktop, however; This is actually a point of junction for C:\ProgramData\Users\Public\Desktop. A random entry in the C:\ProgramData folder dir reveals the following Junction Points:

  Path	Points to
  Data \ProgramData\Application	\ProgramData
  \ProgramData\Desktop	\Users\Public\Desktop
  \ProgramData\Documents	\Users\Public\Documents
  \ProgramData\Favorites	\Users\Public\Favorites
  Menu \ProgramData\Start	\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start menu
  \ProgramData\Templates	\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Templates

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• Access denied on a "documents and settings" folder in windows 7 with administrator rights

  I get access denied on the ' c: \documents and settings "in windows 7 with administrator rights.  The icon shows a small lock on the (very cute) folder. Permissions indicate full control to the folder. I can only access the contents of the folder by adding it to the library folder. The computer is fairly recent and is very near of the original factory. Unlike my precious computers I left it mostly original except for the odd new program. I never really noticed when it pops up as I was getting used to format windows 7 and thought that it must be "the new way" to 7 " The disk has been partitioned by Asus, which significantly added to the confusion. Now I think that it why documents and settings would be in the same folder anyway?  What is a level administrator uber folder? Any ideas greatly appreciated.

  "Documents and Settings" are not a folder - it's a junction Point.

  It is there to allow legacy applications using the latest Windows 7 folder structure.

  There is nothing in what you can use.

  See here for more information about Junction Points:

  http://www.Svrops.com/Svrops/articles/jpoints.htm

  It would have been clear if you looked at the Related Posts - that's what they are there for...

• How can I access the Documents and settings folder in Windows 7?

  Been searching the Internet for solutions, but found nothing.

  Documents and Settings is not a real issue, and it contains all of the files.  It's a point of junction : a hidden and protected operating system file that is present for compatibility with some older programs.  He points to the real user C:\Users folder. Boulder computer Maven
  Most Microsoft Valuable Professional

• My Documents and Settings folder is gone, I am also having the windows install error saying...

  Install Windows service could not be accessed. This can happen if windows install is not properly installed. Contact your support team (that's you, dear friends, lol).

  When you try to start the Windows Installer Service, I get the following...
  Windows cannot start the Windows Installer service on local computer
  Error 3: The system cannot find the path specified
  I tried many patches except the regedit a from a well-known Vista PC as I'm waiting on my friend to make.
  I am running Vista Home premium SP2 32-bit

  fixed by using the regedit from a well-known vista pc file, thanks!

• How can I get WindowsExplorer to a "LOCKED" folder "Documents and Settings".

  Using Win-7-home-Prem - I believe that the "Documents and Settings" folder is 'locked' and is not accessible through Windows Explorer file manager.  .
  I am the only user of the UAC - and show as an administrator.  I tried two ways to install - as administrator WITH and WITHOUT a partner... user password but it seemed to make no difference.

  I tried to change the "sharing", and the permissions associated with that folder and its content - but after completing the steps, "If APPLICABLE" returns a failure message.

  Whether or not it is wise to have access to the file in this folder, there no way to do this?

  Thank you

  Documents and Settings is not a real file in Windows 7.

  It is called a crossroads and was created to allow the existing programs for interfacing with the Windows 7 folder structure.

  Windows 7 uses these files

  Username C:\Users\*Your * \Appdata

  Username C:\Users\*Your * \Documents

  AppData is a hidden folder.

• I have 7 user folders in C:\Documents and Settings and a single user account. How can I assign the right folder to my account and get rid of the others?

  Recently I got a video card break down. Repair technology installed a new and created a new Documents and Settings folder, which is now using my user account. I don't want these settings, I want the 'old'.

  Please write the command NET USER (at a command prompt) and report the output of the command.

  To find out what profile folder the user uses the command DEFINE the USER.

  To get a list of all users and their profile folders use the script VBS here: shows all the SIDS of the user with the path to copy and paste the script (in the box) to a Notepad file and then save it with a .vbs extension and run it.

  Set up your computer so that it uses an automatic connection, and when you get to the login screen just enter the user name and password of the account you want to use, and you should still be able to open a session with him.  To change the automatic logon settings type control userpasswords2 in the box run from the start menu and select (put a check mark) the option "users must enter a user name and password...". ».  If you use the 'Welcome' screen, you can press Ctrl + Alt + Delete twice to get the login screen and you can then enter the user name and password.

  To remove an unwanted user account and its associated user files use the applet in the control panel user accounts, don't forget about your actions before you delete a user account and its files, it is a one-way street and destruction will be permanent.

  John

• Is it possible to move documents and settings to a new hhd folder as you can do with the folder my documents?

  I have a 12g and a 180g hhd. my 12g holds my bones and im running out of room on that. was wondering if I could move the documents and record setting as well as all the files into it without having to copy my operating system on a partition on my disk with greater capacity.

  There is a way, but it is risky and unsupported by Microsoft.  If you try it, make sure you have a good backup of your system and know how to restore a system that won't start plu with it.

  "An error message informs you that you can not move or rename the Documents and Settings folder"
    <>http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/314843/en-us >

  HTH,
  JW