how do i resolve the message 'access is denied' on my laptop c: drive?

[vhelp]

specs: dell laptop 64-bit windows 7 home premium

I was trying to update an old *.avs script file on my c: drive on my laptop but for some reason it won't let me edit files or create new files there any more, though i used to.

Maybe this is a recent windows update that is now blocking me from my own c: drive all the sudden.

Does anyone know how I can resolve this problem ?

[johns0]

Do a system restore.

[Nelson37]

Depends on exactly what caused the issue, but security and take ownership is usually the solution. "C:drive" covers a fairly wide range of area, is this file in a specific directory or in the root of C: as seems to be implied? If root, it should not be there and should be moved elsewhere, just as a policy matter, it is helpful to NOT allow the user access to the root of C: as an anti-virus measure.

[vhelp]

yes, its in the root c:\ drive.

I moved the file to a new directory and its working.

When I attempted to delete the file, another dialog popped up "You'll need to provide administrator permission to delete this file".

[Continue] [Skip] [Cancel]

Naturally, I selected the [Continue] button and the file was deleted.

But I still want access to my c:\ drive. I can understand the virus/security measure, but if I could set up a couple of unlock.bat relock.bat scripts I would be happy to relock the c:\ drive. Anyway. Thanks for the info.

[aedipuss]

run notepad or whatever you are using to edit the scripts with as admin. that should allow read/write in c: root. it also happens in c: windows folders and program folders.

[jollyjohn]

Take ownership

http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-vista/add-take-ownership-to-explorer-right-clic...-vista/windows 7/

http://www.howtogeek.com/wp-content/uploads/TakeOwnership.zip

[DarrellS]

Take ownership

http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-vista/add-take-ownership-to-explorer-right-clic...-vista/windows 7/

http://www.howtogeek.com/wp-content/uploads/TakeOwnership.zip

I third this piece of software. I doubt that I would be using Windows 7 without it.

[aedipuss]

i wouldn't. once admin is owner any malware can install silently.