Gaining Access to [C:\Documents and Settings\...]

Discussion in 'Software' started by bokuza, Mar 24, 2008.

  1. bokuza

    bokuza Private E-2

    Ok well currently I'm helping a program team...sorta.
    In reality, i'm the only user with a Vista, so I'm more like a test subject.
    *image of albino rats in cages appear*

    I need access to ALL FILES under
    C:\Documents and Settings\....
    including sub folders!!!

    EX:C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\

    I was only able to access
    C:\Documents and Settings\
    threw TreesSize, A shareware map drive. Sadly.

    I did edit permissions and now I have control over that specific folder.
    However now, I need to get to
    C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\
    and I have no idea how to do so since there are no folder icons/links in explorer and TreeSize.


    Thanx and much love from both I and SYSTEMAX Software Development Fans!!!
     
  2. dlb

    dlb MajorGeek

    In XP, you'd go to Tools > Folder Options > View and you'd enable the viewing of hidden and system files and folders. If I remember correctly, in Vista you'd open My Computer (or Computer). In the top left area of the open window there's a button for Views (circled in red in pic below). If you select it, you should get an option for Folder Options. Enable viewing of hidden files/folders, and disable the hiding of system files/folders. When the warning comes up saying "are you sure?" click Yes. That should do it!
    I hope this helps!
     

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  3. DavidGP

    DavidGP MajorGeeks Forum Administrator - Grand Pooh-Bah Staff Member

    Hi

    Those folders your trying to access are not real folders anymore but junctions in Vista they are left as a legacy redirect for many applications that did use Documents and Settings in XP etc. In Vista these folders are superseeded by Users > *user name* > Application Data etc they store nothing and are not used, appart from the re-direct.

    And in App Data you have Local, Locallow and Roaming folders ( dependant on security permissions the access of these apps is different )

    Some info on this for you http://support.microsoft.com/kb/926674 and http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb756982.aspx
     
  4. bokuza

    bokuza Private E-2


    WOW! This helped a lot! thanks so much! :)

    I 've figured how to access everything now.
    Thanks to all!
     
  5. DavidGP

    DavidGP MajorGeeks Forum Administrator - Grand Pooh-Bah Staff Member

    Glad we could help, you'll have to tell us if this is related to a nice new application for us to use once finished ;)
     
  6. bokuza

    bokuza Private E-2

    Actually it is! Ill give out links!


    The English translation SHAREWARE Trial

    Origanal Japanese Website

    A Gallery Made By SAI Paint Tool Users

    It's still a very BETA like application, however its abilities to handle large files is amazing. :p
    This application is much more light weight than photoshop and the like.
    The intention is for users who require fundamental drawing tools, but not an overly excessive application.
     
  7. DavidGP

    DavidGP MajorGeeks Forum Administrator - Grand Pooh-Bah Staff Member

    Hey very nice paint app, very quick too in manipulation of images, should submit it to Majorgeeks for inclusion in the software downloads http://www.majorgeeks.com/submitdownload.php not saying it will be included but worth a try.
     
  8. bokuza

    bokuza Private E-2


    We have thought about it, but since the English version is only translated buy an unlicensed personnel, it would be best to wait till this app has many of the bugs filtered out.
     

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