My Computer
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Documents is not accessible.
Access is denied.
OK
This error appears when attempting to access the Shared Documents folder (which appears to be renamed to “Documents”)
I recently had this problem on the main computer here at my home. This same problem prevented Adobe Acrobat 6.0 from working, and prevented a reinstall (or uninstall and install), as well.
I’ve finally found a fix. And it’s quite a simple one. Follow these steps.
1. Choose Start > Run, type %allusersprofile% in the Open box, and then click OK.
2. Right-click the Documents folder, and choose Properties.
3. Click the Sharing tab, and then unselect “Share This Folder on network” if it is selected. If it’s not selected, select it.
4. Apply. If you had to unselect the box in step 3, now select it again and Apply.
This causes the name of the folder to change to Shared Folder. This also allows Adobe Acrobat 6.0 to install.
Other helpful resources
support.microsoft.com
www.adobe.com
Exactly what I needed. Got scared there for a minute!!
Thanks alot man…when i did this it said Access denied so i just clicked apply again and it worked…weird.
My computer started doing something crazy like this out of nowhere. One day it was fine, and the next day the computer doesn’t have the desktop picture or any icons. Now, everytime I try to type an address in internet explorer it pulls up the same message: user and settings not accessible…user access denied. i tried the first fix, and it wasn’t available. i am trying to fix it now, but i am curious–why is this happening? i have PLENTY of other problems with my computer right now. If anyone has an answer for me, please help!
Thaaaaaaaaanks!!!
A weird solution for a weird problem, but it works!!!
I was really desperate, but I’m glad I found this simple fix!
Thank you So much. This fixed my same problem also. I am so glad there are people on the net that care enough to put their fixes online for others to see. Thank you and keep up the good work.