When I start my computer, a dialog box comes up stating that I have read only
permission for All Users/Documents and Settings folder. This is despite the
fact I am the only user & Administrator.

What could be causing this - How exactly do I change the permission level to
full control? I am fairly new to using computers & would appreciate help in
solving this.
The Help & Support facility isn't much help.

Hoping someone can help

Thanks.

Marcdb

In news:750AADD8-5679-4C7B-90FB-4480CC76CEB9@microsoft.com,
Marcdb <Marcdb@discussions.microsoft.com> had this to say:

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> When I start my computer, a dialog box comes up stating that I have
> read only permission for All Users/Documents and Settings folder.
> This is despite the fact I am the only user & Administrator.
>
> What could be causing this - How exactly do I change the permission
> level to full control? I am fairly new to using computers & would
> appreciate help in solving this.
> The Help & Support facility isn't much help.
>
> Hoping someone can help
>
> Thanks.
>
> Marcdb

This would be what you're looking for methinks...

How to set, view, change, or remove special permissions for files or folders
in Windows XP:
http://support.microsoft.com/default...;en-us;Q308419

Note that if this is XP Home Edition you'll need to log on to safe mode in
order to be able to disable simple file sharing.

Safe Mode :
http://kgiii.info/windows/all/general/safemode.html

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