C:\ access... DENIED

[Earth.mkv -KIA- 0]

My computer kinda shitted out on Monday. I can still access internet and limited files, but most programs that can still run are pretty lethargic. Unfortunately, CS:S is not among the programs that still work.

Basically, I can't access my hard drive directly. I have to launch a program and open a file to access it. I installed Windows 7 about a year ago (the beta), and created a new user file set (x86), while keeping all my old files in "Users2." So far, all directories in Users2 and below still work, but everything above that folder up to C:\ is MIA.

Whenever I go to My Computer, I click on C:\ and get the following message:

"C:\ is not accessible.

Access is denied."

I have two gut feelings about this:

1. It's a virus. (Preferable, but unlikely since I ran a scan the day before).

2. Windows built in some back door to the beta versions of W7 and deliberately disabled access to the files created when I installed it. (More likely, but probably still wrong).

Any suggestions/comments/questions?

[Clay 24]

Well, you could boot in to a Linux-based live CD and change file permissions (that'd be a blast); you could reboot in safe mode, log in to the administrator account and make a new account for yourself with admin rights; or you could reinstall Windows.

I'd go with option 3.

There's a few more options, but they're just variations on how to save your files and reinstall Windows, which is my recommendation.

[EQUAL_IBRIUM 0]

Right click the C drive and look at your permissions under the security tab ?

If that's not it run a chkdsk and see if there's a problem there .

Do this by opening a command prompt and type "chkdsk /f", it should say "This disk is already in use, would you like to run the check disc at startup y/n", just type y and click enter then restart .

[Earth.mkv -KIA- 0]

Well, you could boot in to a Linux-based live CD and change file permissions (that'd be a blast); you could reboot in safe mode, log in to the administrator account and make a new account for yourself with admin rights; or you could reinstall Windows.

I'd go with option 3.

There's a few more options, but they're just variations on how to save your files and reinstall Windows, which is my recommendation.

It will probably come to that eventually, although I don't like the idea of installing ANOTHER pirat--I MEAN, unauthorized copy of W7.

[Machete 0]

^ You have problems with unauthorized copies?

[MrMoo 0]

It's an ownership thing.

You have to go to the Security tab of the C drive. It should say something like permissions or ownership. You have to take ownership of the drive and replace the settings for all subfolders and orphans. Happens to me whenever I have to slave a drive.

[Clay 24]

It's an ownership thing.

You have to go to the Security tab of the C drive. It should say something like permissions or ownership. You have to take ownership of the drive and replace the settings for all subfolders and orphans. Happens to me whenever I have to slave a drive.

If he can't access the drive to begin with, he shouldn't be able to change drive permissions. Hence, booting in to safe mode and then making a new account/changing them there.

I don't use new Windows, it's just a shiny, new turd to put on your hard drive; so I could be wrong.

[Psycho 0]

Wait, if he was being serious about the pirate W7, couldn't that of given him a virus, unlikely though it may be?

[Emerican 1]

Wait, if he was being serious about the pirate W7, couldn't that of given him a virus, unlikely though it may be?

yes, but no

[MrMoo 0]

If he can't access the drive to begin with, he shouldn't be able to change drive permissions. Hence, booting in to safe mode and then making a new account/changing them there.

I don't use new Windows, it's just a shiny, new turd to put on your hard drive; so I could be wrong.

Windows is weird. If you're slaving a drive/etc. You can force the drive to change the owner to your account as long as you're an admin.

[EQUAL_IBRIUM 0]

If he can't access the drive to begin with, he shouldn't be able to change drive permissions. Hence, booting in to safe mode and then making a new account/changing them there.

I don't use new Windows, it's just a shiny, new turd to put on your hard drive; so I could be wrong.

He can still change the user permissions on the drive, this has happened to me before .

[Earth.mkv -KIA- 0]

^ You have problems with unauthorized copies?

CUTE.

Right click the C drive and look at your permissions under the security tab ?

If that's not it run a chkdsk and see if there's a problem there.

Do this by opening a command prompt and type "chkdsk /f", it should say "This disk is already in use, would you like to run the check disc at startup y/n", just type y and click enter then restart .

good idea, and i did try, but chkdsk just opens for like a half-second and closes immediately. thanks anyway =/

I don't use new Windows, it's just a shiny, new turd to put on your hard drive; so I could be wrong.

somewhat qft

[Earth.mkv -KIA- 0]

He can still change the user permissions on the drive, this has happened to me before .

No, I can't. I get the same error that I get when trying to open CS:S.

[stickperson2 0]

you just lost the game lol

[MangoJuice 0]

you just lost the game lol

Faggot :]

[stickperson2 0]

Faggot :]

Fag.

[Clay 24]

you just lost the game lol

I guess I really did underestimate how much of a douchetool you were.

He can still change the user permissions on the drive, this has happened to me before .

Ah, never had this happen to me, so yeah. :\

[MangoJuice 0]

I guess I really did underestimate how much of a douchetool you were.

i agree.

[stickperson2 0]

I guess I really did underestimate how much of a douchetool you were.

Ah, never had this happen to me, so yeah. :\

yo man, i was just jking >< no need to rage on me, im a nice guy D:

[Earth.mkv -KIA- 0]

I'm just re-installing W7. legit copy this time.

[MangoJuice 0]

meh, i want it :] but i dont wanna buy it, too lazy + no money, windows XP FTW

[stickperson2 0]

Smart, u shouldve done that in the beginning, save alot of time lol

[MangoJuice 0]

Smart, u shouldve done that in the beginning, save alot of time lol

maybe he was saving money for the real one, meanwhile trying it out using a fake copy :]

[stickperson2 0]

meh he said he used the beta one like a year ago o.O

[MangoJuice 0]

meh he said he used the beta one like a year ago o.O

oh. well, still with the money thing :]