HiThis is driving me nuts!!!I'm trying to replace a file in a sub-directory. UAC is fully off, and I have full control in permissions. I have ensured that I 'own' every folder, sub folder, directory, and file.Yet when it comes to replacing the file in question, I always get 'destination folder access denied' or 'you need permission' boxes. I can look inside the folders - I just can't do anything with the files.All Users have the same permissions, i.e. full control. I've even set up a new user account I found called Administrator that's supposed to give complete control, but even that ends with the same errors.There must be a way to take full control as with XP........Any help really appreciated !!!!!Toni.

Hi ToniTry checking that you own the actual file you're trying to move, as opposed to the file you're trying to replace.Cheers, SLuggy

Hi ToniTry checking that you own the actual file you're trying to move, as opposed to the file you're trying to replace.Cheers, SLuggy

Thanks Sluggy - I did and I do own the files, both the one I'm replacing and the replacement file itself.Toni.

Check both the NTFS and the share permissions to see if they are set to Full control in order to become master of the two files and directories they are in.

Check both the NTFS and the share permissions to see if they are set to Full control in order to become master of the two files and directories they are in.

...Not sure what you mean by 'check the NTFS' for Full control - please explain/tell me how to check this.I can confirm that on the C drive properties, everyone has 'Full control' (i.e. Everyone, Authenticated Users, SYSTEM, Administrators, and Users).Thanks,Toni.

http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/67717-take-ownership-file.htmltry this

http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/67717-take-ownership-file.htmltry this

Thanks - tried, bit still no luck.I definately have ownership of the folders, files etc....Toni.

You can check the NTFS permissions by clicking on the Advanced button on the security tab of a file or folder.Then click change permissions and then click EditAny Deny parameter will override an Allow parameter.Make sure that Full Control is set to allow and that underneath no Deny option is checked.

You can check the NTFS permissions by clicking on the Advanced button on the security tab of a file or folder.Then click change permissions and then click EditAny Deny parameter will override an Allow parameter.Make sure that Full Control is set to allow and that underneath no Deny option is checked.

Thanks Tom.Have checked - there are no Deny's anywhere.Toni.

Unlocker v 1.9.0 is a freeware utility that might help http://www.scanwith.com/download/Unlocker.htm Have used it myself and it usually works.

I had a similar issue with a folder, you can see the thread here: http://forum.avsim.net/topic/291440-win-7-permissions-question/If the file or folder icon has a little arrow doodad beside it, it's a shortcut and cannot be accessed directly. If you type in the filename at the bottom of the Start menu, you'll find it's locations by checking the properties. That should get you to its actual location.Good luck.