"Lost_in_Space" <Lost_in_Space@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> In a senior moment I changed the Permissions on a directory folder on my peer
> to peer network data drive to deny access to "Everyone". Is it possible to
> reset those permissions so that the folder is again accessible? I haven't
> lost access to the data because it was a copy of another folder but if I
> can't make it accessible I would like to be able to delete the folder.
>
> Thanks in advance. O/S = Win XP SP2.


Take ownership of the folder and you should be able to restore access.

"Access is Denied" Error Message When You Try to Open a Folder
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/810881

How to take ownership of a file or folder in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;308421

Good luck

Nepatsfan