Permissions

Hello
WinXPproSP2 up to date and virus checked.
Months ago after a reinstall of Winxp I noticed
that I couldn't access any files in the Managment section.
This didn't bother me as I had no need for them.
But now some Install.exe wont open. I get
'Access denied'.
As I am the only 'user' and Administrator I find this strange.
I can only guess that some remnants of original installation of
WinXP has the 'proper' administrator account.
I would rather not Format etc.
Any pointers would be appreciated.
Ted

How to set, view, change, or remove file and folder permissions in Windows XP
(Pro/Home)
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;308418

HOW TO: Take Ownership of a File or Folder in Windows XP (Pro/Home)
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;308421

How to set, view, change, or remove special permissions for files and folders in
Windows XP -
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;308419

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"Ted" <edward.DeleteThis@clarkeRubbishedward.wanadoo.co.uk> wrote in message
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> Hello
> WinXPproSP2 up to date and virus checked.
> Months ago after a reinstall of Winxp I noticed
> that I couldn't access any files in the Managment section.
> This didn't bother me as I had no need for them.
> But now some Install.exe wont open. I get
> 'Access denied'.
> As I am the only 'user' and Administrator I find this strange.
> I can only guess that some remnants of original installation of
> WinXP has the 'proper' administrator account.
> I would rather not Format etc.
> Any pointers would be appreciated.
> Ted
>