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Old 03-05-2005
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Weird. Access to folder, but no files are shown.

I am not able to access a folder that contains music files, approx 11 GB worth.
They are still taking up HD space, they still play in Winamp, but when I try to get into the folder though Windows Explorer, the computer pauses and shows nothing. Norton AntiVirus also shows no files to scan.
Properties says that the folder is empty. Tried 'Show Hidden Files', didn't work. Tried Safe Mode and the Security tab in Properties, didn't work.

Any help with this weird problem would be great!

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Old 03-05-2005
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You can try taking ownership of the Folder.
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Old 03-05-2005
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Good idea, but I've already tried that...
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Old 03-05-2005
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did u recently reinstall windows or get a second hard drive? i have that problem.
i couldnt get windows to activate on my (crappy) emachines original hard drive, so i got a new drive, installed windows,, and now i cant access any files from my pictures or my music, etc from my old accounts on the old drive. it says access denied. tried taking ownership ,etc but access denied.
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Old 03-05-2005
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No, this is a new computer. I'm not even getting an Access Denied window popping up.
Everything just freezes for a moment then shows an empty folder.
But the songs are still playing...
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Old 03-05-2005
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Are those files downloaded under a license or copied via Media player with the licenses controls on?
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Old 03-05-2005
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Nope, none have been downloaded with a license or have been copied by myself through media player.
I had full access to the folder earlier today.
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Old 03-05-2005
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did you try moving the folder to a new location? also, is the folder in my documents or a different location?
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Old 03-05-2005
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Unless permissions on the drive are orveriding the folder.
I'm stumped,
Please post your answer when you find one.
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Old 03-05-2005
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Alright, I've finally got it fixed!
So, apparently there was nothing wrong with the Permission settings, or anything like that...
I ran Norton Disk Doctor, which is a program that comes with Norton Systemworks, and it found that there were some errors on the disk and in some memory clusters. It identified them and then fixed them so now I have complete access to that folder.

Thanks for the help.
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