Denied access to files by XP Pro SP2

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Hi

Please see if the following helps:

"How to take ownership of a file or folder in Windows XP"
http://support.microsoft.com/defau [...] -us;308421

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Will Denny
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"Redbeard" <numinous@BOGUS.spymac.com> wrote in message
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> G'day Team,
>
> Am having much trouble when I try to open some programs, not all. I get
> the
> following message.
>
> "Windows cannot access the device, path, or file. You may not have the
> appropriate permissions to access the item."
>
> I can't start my firewall for instance. I need help as I'm clueless about
> the permissions and ownership things. Maybe I've been hacked? Maybe not.
>
> Any help appreciated.
> Regards,
> Greg
>
> Incidentally, I'm the sole user and administrator of this PC.
>