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Adrasteia Posted messages 2 Status Member -  
Maxoo974 Posted messages 162 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   -
Hello,

I have a problem accessing an .xls file (~ excel openoffice): the following error message appears when I try to open it: "Access to [path] denied."

I have somewhat scoured the forums, and the following solutions did not work:

* Taking ownership of the folder + obtaining all permissions (I have them with both accounts present on this PC)

* Disabling UAC settings as suggested on this site: https://www.baudelet.net/windows-vista/uac-controle-comptes-utilisateurs.htm (I used the third method).

* Other calc documents open without problem, so I assume OpenOffice is not to blame...

I am somewhat out of ideas, can you help me?

Thank you very much,

Adra'

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    Maxoo974 Posted messages 162 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   18
     
    Even by placing the document on the desktop before opening it?
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  2. Adrasteia Posted messages 2 Status Member 1
     
    WTF? ^^

    It works perfectly... And I'm feeling exhausted!
    Thank you very much!
    A little explanation maybe, Maxoo974?
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  3. Maxoo974 Posted messages 162 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   18
     
    You must have placed the file in a system folder; you cannot modify any files even with administrator rights (obviously, imagine if you delete something really important and your computer won't start anymore...)
    I hope I have clarified things for you; you're welcome for the help ;)
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