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I cannot write in System32.

Speed -  
 seb -
Hello,
I am the admin of the computer (the only one) but I cannot write in the folder "C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc"
I want to save changes to hosts but I can't save it!!

Please help me

Thank you in advance for your responses,

Cordilus,
Postium
Configuration: Windows Vista Firefox 3.0.5

10 answers

  1.
    zaboukou Posted messages 7942 Status Member 1 006
     
    As I pointed out earlier, the operations that will follow will have no effect

    without administrator status (the Login name)

    Start\tall programs\accessories\ right-click on Windows Explorer

    properties\advanced\ check the box run as administrator, OK then Apply

    then right-click on Windows Explorer again add to the quick launch bar

    return to the desktop and launch Windows Explorer, go to the HOST folder and

    right-click on it, \properties\security\advanced\owner\edit

    check replace owner of sub-cont........, then click on your Login name

    Apply then OK

    then give yourself all rights in the first window.
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    1. Spartacus
       
      For me, it works, I managed to delete faulty drivers.

      Thank you.
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    2. seb
       
      Thank you, it works indeed.
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  3. zaboukou Posted messages 7942 Status Member 1 006
     
    Hello

    What is the message displayed for this refusal?
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  4. Speed
     
    http://img2.hostingpics.net/pics/792286Sans_titre.jpg
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  6. zaboukou Posted messages 7942 Status Member 1 006
     
    Have you checked with the explorer if the host file exists?

    And if it's there, check its properties (security, administrator rights, read-write mode).
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  7. Speed
     
    I went there, yes it exists, it's a file I want to modify --'
    I can't check the rights!!
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  8. zaboukou Posted messages 7942 Status Member 1 006
     
    That's why you can't write on it; apparently, only the system has access. You may need to take ownership, but if you're not an administrator, there's no point in insisting.
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  10. Speed
     
    Until now I am

    right click on it, \properties\security\advanced\owner\edit

    But there is no "replace owner of sub-contents"

    look: http://img2.hostingpics.net/pics/792522prob.jpg
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  11. seb
     
    do the same thing but on the etc directory it should work there
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