move/delete/rename folder: you need permission to perform this act

Hi,

I am currently experience the following problem. When I try to
rename/move/delete a folder I get the error
"you need permission to perform this action"

* Doesn't matter which administrative account I use (my own or the actual
Administrator account)
* UAC is turned off, turning it on just gives me an extra popup
* one thing that seems to work temporarily is to run "chkdsk /f /x" Then I
can move the folder in question, but a few moment later I get the exact error
message on another folder. Run chkdsk again and I can move this folder, but
then another folder gives the same error. etc etc etc
* harddisks are in good condition
* Never had this issue with windows xp on the same hardware, it really
smells like a bug in vista
* I've searched the internet and seen other people with the same problem,
but also without a solution

Any ideas, tips, suggestions on this issue?
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Regards,

Erik
MCSE 2000/2003

Aaron Stebner's WebLog Solving setup errors by using the SubInACL tool to
repair file and registry permissions:
http://blogs.msdn.com/astebner/archi...04/739820.aspx

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"Erik Nettekoven" <> wrote in
message news:C02A9F7C-9701-4831-BC0E-...
> Hi,
>
> I am currently experience the following problem. When I try to
> rename/move/delete a folder I get the error
> "you need permission to perform this action"
>
> * Doesn't matter which administrative account I use (my own or the actual
> Administrator account)
> * UAC is turned off, turning it on just gives me an extra popup
> * one thing that seems to work temporarily is to run "chkdsk /f /x" Then I
> can move the folder in question, but a few moment later I get the exact
> error
> message on another folder. Run chkdsk again and I can move this folder,
> but
> then another folder gives the same error. etc etc etc
> * harddisks are in good condition
> * Never had this issue with windows xp on the same hardware, it really
> smells like a bug in vista
> * I've searched the internet and seen other people with the same problem,
> but also without a solution
>
> Any ideas, tips, suggestions on this issue?
> --
> Regards,
>
> Erik
> MCSE 2000/2003

I do not see how this is related to my delete/move/rename problem. It does
not address the folders I have the problem with, which are random. Futhermore
the folders in question do have the correct permissions:
- system - full control,
- administrators - full control,
- users - read,
- authenticated users - modify
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Erik
MCSE 2000/2003


"Mark L. Ferguson" wrote:

> Aaron Stebner's WebLog Solving setup errors by using the SubInACL tool to
> repair file and registry permissions:
> http://blogs.msdn.com/astebner/archi...04/739820.aspx
>
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> Mark L. Ferguson
> .
>
> "Erik Nettekoven" <> wrote in
> message news:C02A9F7C-9701-4831-BC0E-...
> > Hi,
> >
> > I am currently experience the following problem. When I try to
> > rename/move/delete a folder I get the error
> > "you need permission to perform this action"
> >
> > * Doesn't matter which administrative account I use (my own or the actual
> > Administrator account)
> > * UAC is turned off, turning it on just gives me an extra popup
> > * one thing that seems to work temporarily is to run "chkdsk /f /x" Then I
> > can move the folder in question, but a few moment later I get the exact
> > error
> > message on another folder. Run chkdsk again and I can move this folder,
> > but
> > then another folder gives the same error. etc etc etc
> > * harddisks are in good condition
> > * Never had this issue with windows xp on the same hardware, it really
> > smells like a bug in vista
> > * I've searched the internet and seen other people with the same problem,
> > but also without a solution
> >
> > Any ideas, tips, suggestions on this issue?
> > --
> > Regards,
> >
> > Erik
> > MCSE 2000/2003
>

I get this sometimes. It's because the admin account doesn't have
permissions for everything on the file system like it used to in XP. You'll
need to take ownership of the folder then add permissions for yourself.
Here's a really big tutorial if you don't know how to do this:
http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/67...ship-file.html. ymmv.

--Matt

"Erik Nettekoven" <> wrote in
message news:C02A9F7C-9701-4831-BC0E-...
> Hi,
>
> I am currently experience the following problem. When I try to
> rename/move/delete a folder I get the error
> "you need permission to perform this action"
>
> * Doesn't matter which administrative account I use (my own or the actual
> Administrator account)
> * UAC is turned off, turning it on just gives me an extra popup
> * one thing that seems to work temporarily is to run "chkdsk /f /x" Then I
> can move the folder in question, but a few moment later I get the exact
> error
> message on another folder. Run chkdsk again and I can move this folder,
> but
> then another folder gives the same error. etc etc etc
> * harddisks are in good condition
> * Never had this issue with windows xp on the same hardware, it really
> smells like a bug in vista
> * I've searched the internet and seen other people with the same problem,
> but also without a solution
>
> Any ideas, tips, suggestions on this issue?
> --
> Regards,
>
> Erik
> MCSE 2000/2003

Add "Take Ownership" to right-click menu in Vista
http://www.petri.co.il/add-take-owne...menu-vista.htm

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"Erik Nettekoven" <> wrote in
message news:96B53A4E-BCDD-4F6C-8553-...
>I do not see how this is related to my delete/move/rename problem. It does
> not address the folders I have the problem with, which are random.
> Futhermore
> the folders in question do have the correct permissions:
> - system - full control,
> - administrators - full control,
> - users - read,
> - authenticated users - modify
> --
> Regards,
>
> Erik
> MCSE 2000/2003
>
>
> "Mark L. Ferguson" wrote:
>
>> Aaron Stebner's WebLog Solving setup errors by using the SubInACL tool to
>> repair file and registry permissions:
>> http://blogs.msdn.com/astebner/archi...04/739820.aspx
>>
>> --
>> Was this helpful? Then click the Ratings button. Voting helps the web
>> interface.
>> http://www.microsoft.com/wn3/locales...eAPostAsAnswer
>> Mark L. Ferguson
>> .
>>
>> "Erik Nettekoven" <> wrote in
>> message news:C02A9F7C-9701-4831-BC0E-...
>> > Hi,
>> >
>> > I am currently experience the following problem. When I try to
>> > rename/move/delete a folder I get the error
>> > "you need permission to perform this action"
>> >
>> > * Doesn't matter which administrative account I use (my own or the
>> > actual
>> > Administrator account)
>> > * UAC is turned off, turning it on just gives me an extra popup
>> > * one thing that seems to work temporarily is to run "chkdsk /f /x"
>> > Then I
>> > can move the folder in question, but a few moment later I get the exact
>> > error
>> > message on another folder. Run chkdsk again and I can move this folder,
>> > but
>> > then another folder gives the same error. etc etc etc
>> > * harddisks are in good condition
>> > * Never had this issue with windows xp on the same hardware, it really
>> > smells like a bug in vista
>> > * I've searched the internet and seen other people with the same
>> > problem,
>> > but also without a solution
>> >
>> > Any ideas, tips, suggestions on this issue?
>> > --
>> > Regards,
>> >
>> > Erik
>> > MCSE 2000/2003
>>

It is too bad I can not edit my first posting, what I forget to mention is
that Take Ownership does not solve the problem!
--
Regards,

Erik
MCSE 2000/2003


"Bob" wrote:

> Add "Take Ownership" to right-click menu in Vista
> http://www.petri.co.il/add-take-owne...menu-vista.htm
>
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> [When responding to posts, please include the post(s) you are replying to so
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>
> [How to ask a question]
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375
>
> "Erik Nettekoven" <> wrote in
> message news:96B53A4E-BCDD-4F6C-8553-...
> >I do not see how this is related to my delete/move/rename problem. It does
> > not address the folders I have the problem with, which are random.
> > Futhermore
> > the folders in question do have the correct permissions:
> > - system - full control,
> > - administrators - full control,
> > - users - read,
> > - authenticated users - modify
> > --
> > Regards,
> >
> > Erik
> > MCSE 2000/2003
> >
> >
> > "Mark L. Ferguson" wrote:
> >
> >> Aaron Stebner's WebLog Solving setup errors by using the SubInACL tool to
> >> repair file and registry permissions:
> >> http://blogs.msdn.com/astebner/archi...04/739820.aspx
> >>
> >> --
> >> Was this helpful? Then click the Ratings button. Voting helps the web
> >> interface.
> >> http://www.microsoft.com/wn3/locales...eAPostAsAnswer
> >> Mark L. Ferguson
> >> .
> >>
> >> "Erik Nettekoven" <> wrote in
> >> message news:C02A9F7C-9701-4831-BC0E-...
> >> > Hi,
> >> >
> >> > I am currently experience the following problem. When I try to
> >> > rename/move/delete a folder I get the error
> >> > "you need permission to perform this action"
> >> >
> >> > * Doesn't matter which administrative account I use (my own or the
> >> > actual
> >> > Administrator account)
> >> > * UAC is turned off, turning it on just gives me an extra popup
> >> > * one thing that seems to work temporarily is to run "chkdsk /f /x"
> >> > Then I
> >> > can move the folder in question, but a few moment later I get the exact
> >> > error
> >> > message on another folder. Run chkdsk again and I can move this folder,
> >> > but
> >> > then another folder gives the same error. etc etc etc
> >> > * harddisks are in good condition
> >> > * Never had this issue with windows xp on the same hardware, it really
> >> > smells like a bug in vista
> >> > * I've searched the internet and seen other people with the same
> >> > problem,
> >> > but also without a solution
> >> >
> >> > Any ideas, tips, suggestions on this issue?
> >> > --
> >> > Regards,
> >> >
> >> > Erik
> >> > MCSE 2000/2003
> >>
>
>

It is too bad I can not edit my first posting, what I forget to mention is
that Take Ownership does not solve the problem!

And as being MCSE certified, I truly do hope so that I know how to take
ownership, or else I will return my all my certs... (apologies for the
sarcasm, I am getting a little hopeless here)
--
Regards,

Erik
MCSE 2000/2003


"Matt Dockerty" wrote:

> I get this sometimes. It's because the admin account doesn't have
> permissions for everything on the file system like it used to in XP. You'll
> need to take ownership of the folder then add permissions for yourself.
> Here's a really big tutorial if you don't know how to do this:
> http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/67...ship-file.html. ymmv.
>
> --Matt
>
> "Erik Nettekoven" <> wrote in
> message news:C02A9F7C-9701-4831-BC0E-...
> > Hi,
> >
> > I am currently experience the following problem. When I try to
> > rename/move/delete a folder I get the error
> > "you need permission to perform this action"
> >
> > * Doesn't matter which administrative account I use (my own or the actual
> > Administrator account)
> > * UAC is turned off, turning it on just gives me an extra popup
> > * one thing that seems to work temporarily is to run "chkdsk /f /x" Then I
> > can move the folder in question, but a few moment later I get the exact
> > error
> > message on another folder. Run chkdsk again and I can move this folder,
> > but
> > then another folder gives the same error. etc etc etc
> > * harddisks are in good condition
> > * Never had this issue with windows xp on the same hardware, it really
> > smells like a bug in vista
> > * I've searched the internet and seen other people with the same problem,
> > but also without a solution
> >
> > Any ideas, tips, suggestions on this issue?
> > --
> > Regards,
> >
> > Erik
> > MCSE 2000/2003
>

ok, besides "take ownership" did you edit the permissions ?

"Erik Nettekoven" <> wrote in
message news:5E26EFDE-FC88-46CE-91F7-...
> It is too bad I can not edit my first posting, what I forget to mention is
> that Take Ownership does not solve the problem!
>
> And as being MCSE certified, I truly do hope so that I know how to take
> ownership, or else I will return my all my certs... (apologies for the
> sarcasm, I am getting a little hopeless here)
> --
> Regards,
>
> Erik
> MCSE 2000/2003
>
>
> "Matt Dockerty" wrote:
>
>> I get this sometimes. It's because the admin account doesn't have
>> permissions for everything on the file system like it used to in XP.
>> You'll
>> need to take ownership of the folder then add permissions for yourself.
>> Here's a really big tutorial if you don't know how to do this:
>> http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/67...ship-file.html. ymmv.
>>
>> --Matt
>>
>> "Erik Nettekoven" <> wrote in
>> message news:C02A9F7C-9701-4831-BC0E-...
>> > Hi,
>> >
>> > I am currently experience the following problem. When I try to
>> > rename/move/delete a folder I get the error
>> > "you need permission to perform this action"
>> >
>> > * Doesn't matter which administrative account I use (my own or the
>> > actual
>> > Administrator account)
>> > * UAC is turned off, turning it on just gives me an extra popup
>> > * one thing that seems to work temporarily is to run "chkdsk /f /x"
>> > Then I
>> > can move the folder in question, but a few moment later I get the exact
>> > error
>> > message on another folder. Run chkdsk again and I can move this folder,
>> > but
>> > then another folder gives the same error. etc etc etc
>> > * harddisks are in good condition
>> > * Never had this issue with windows xp on the same hardware, it really
>> > smells like a bug in vista
>> > * I've searched the internet and seen other people with the same
>> > problem,
>> > but also without a solution
>> >
>> > Any ideas, tips, suggestions on this issue?
>> > --
>> > Regards,
>> >
>> > Erik
>> > MCSE 2000/2003
>>

Erik Nettekoven;654289 Wrote:
> It is too bad I can not edit my first posting, what I forget to mention
> is
> that Take Ownership does not solve the problem!
>
> And as being MCSE certified, I truly do hope so that I know how to take
> ownership, or else I will return my all my certs... (apologies for the
> sarcasm, I am getting a little hopeless here)
> --
> Regards,
>
> Erik
> MCSE 2000/2003
>

Erik Nettekoven;654157 Wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I am currently experience the following problem. When I try to
> rename/move/delete a folder I get the error
> "you need permission to perform this action"
>
> * Doesn't matter which administrative account I use (my own or the
> actual
> Administrator account)
> * UAC is turned off, turning it on just gives me an extra popup
> * one thing that seems to work temporarily is to run "chkdsk /f /x"
> Then I
> can move the folder in question, but a few moment later I get the exact
> error
> message on another folder. Run chkdsk again and I can move this folder,
> but
> then another folder gives the same error. etc etc etc
> * harddisks are in good condition
> * Never had this issue with windows xp on the same hardware, it really
> smells like a bug in vista
> * I've searched the internet and seen other people with the same
> problem,
> but also without a solution
>
> Any ideas, tips, suggestions on this issue?
> --
> Regards,
>
> Erik
> MCSE 2000/2003

Hi Erik,

This may be able to help you.

http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/13...vista-fix.html

Shawn


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Also change the permissions with icacls.....

I have this in a batch file named setowner.bat

takeown /f %1 /r /d y
icacls %1 /grant administrators:F /t

to run, open a cmd window and type

setowner c:\"foldername"



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"Erik Nettekoven" <> wrote in
message news:1C7EC234-DDEC-4C90-9947-...
> It is too bad I can not edit my first posting, what I forget to mention is
> that Take Ownership does not solve the problem!
> --
> Regards,
>
> Erik
> MCSE 2000/2003
>
>
> "Bob" wrote:
>
>> Add "Take Ownership" to right-click menu in Vista
>> http://www.petri.co.il/add-take-owne...menu-vista.htm
>>
>> -------
>> *Report back, please*
>> [When responding to posts, please include the post(s) you are replying to
>> so
>> that others may learn and benefit from the issue]
>>
>> [How to ask a question]
>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375
>>
>> "Erik Nettekoven" <> wrote in
>> message news:96B53A4E-BCDD-4F6C-8553-...
>> >I do not see how this is related to my delete/move/rename problem. It
>> >does
>> > not address the folders I have the problem with, which are random.
>> > Futhermore
>> > the folders in question do have the correct permissions:
>> > - system - full control,
>> > - administrators - full control,
>> > - users - read,
>> > - authenticated users - modify
>> > --
>> > Regards,
>> >
>> > Erik
>> > MCSE 2000/2003
>> >
>> >
>> > "Mark L. Ferguson" wrote:
>> >
>> >> Aaron Stebner's WebLog Solving setup errors by using the SubInACL tool
>> >> to
>> >> repair file and registry permissions:
>> >> http://blogs.msdn.com/astebner/archi...04/739820.aspx
>> >>
>> >> --
>> >> Was this helpful? Then click the Ratings button. Voting helps the web
>> >> interface.
>> >> http://www.microsoft.com/wn3/locales...eAPostAsAnswer
>> >> Mark L. Ferguson
>> >> .
>> >>
>> >> "Erik Nettekoven" <> wrote in
>> >> message news:C02A9F7C-9701-4831-BC0E-...
>> >> > Hi,
>> >> >
>> >> > I am currently experience the following problem. When I try to
>> >> > rename/move/delete a folder I get the error
>> >> > "you need permission to perform this action"
>> >> >
>> >> > * Doesn't matter which administrative account I use (my own or the
>> >> > actual
>> >> > Administrator account)
>> >> > * UAC is turned off, turning it on just gives me an extra popup
>> >> > * one thing that seems to work temporarily is to run "chkdsk /f /x"
>> >> > Then I
>> >> > can move the folder in question, but a few moment later I get the
>> >> > exact
>> >> > error
>> >> > message on another folder. Run chkdsk again and I can move this
>> >> > folder,
>> >> > but
>> >> > then another folder gives the same error. etc etc etc
>> >> > * harddisks are in good condition
>> >> > * Never had this issue with windows xp on the same hardware, it
>> >> > really
>> >> > smells like a bug in vista
>> >> > * I've searched the internet and seen other people with the same
>> >> > problem,
>> >> > but also without a solution
>> >> >
>> >> > Any ideas, tips, suggestions on this issue?
>> >> > --
>> >> > Regards,
>> >> >
>> >> > Erik
>> >> > MCSE 2000/2003
>> >>
>>
>>