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Lack of permission to open user folder

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Mar 15, 2026163161 views
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I've experienced some error with my windows vista installation for reasons unknown (just a DELL from late 2008). Whenever I try to start up, the computer immediately reboots without letting me in. I got a new hard drive on which I installed Windows 7 (works ok). I can see my old HD, but I cannot ac…

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Fix for: Lack of permission to open user folder

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You need to take ownership of the Folders. This article explains it very well: http://www.blogsdna.com/2159/how-to-take-ownership-grant-permissions-to-access-files-folder-in-windows-7.htm How to Take Ownership in Windows 7 Locate the file or folder …

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