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Windows Vista Error: Location is not available booting up

Discussion in 'Legacy Windows' started by Wilber69, 2008/04/18.

  1. 2008/04/18
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    Wilber69 Inactive Thread Starter

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    I am getting the following Error when booting up in Vista Premium:

    Location is not available

    C:\windows\system32\config\systemprofile\desktop

    Is not accessible.

    Access denied

    Any ideas?

    Thanks

    Wil
     
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    Evan Omo

    Evan Omo Computer Support Technician Staff

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    Hi Wilber69. Since it looks like you are getting an access is denied error when booting up, try taking ownership of the C:\windows\system32\config\systemprofile\desktop directory. Follow the steps to take ownership of the files/folders outlined here. http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/67717-take-ownership-file.html :)
     
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    Thanks Evan,

    The problem was so bad that it wouldn't even allow me save anything my desktop.

    I ended up backing up the profiles and reinstalling Vista.

    Other then reinstalling the updates and setting up the profiles it worked out pretty well.

    Wil
     
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    Evan Omo

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    I'm glad you got your problem sorted out. Sometimes the simplest solution is to just reinstall Windows if you are having major problems. :)
     
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    Very true Evan,

    I really like Vista, but I think this is one of the times I wish I had XP and how it would restore...

    All good and it is back to normal.

    Thanks again for the link to the other site.

    Wil
     
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