From: "Gary Britt" 

Folder Permissions tab can be added pretty easily to XP Home, and the
command line cacls can be used to change permissions on this folder as
well.

Gary

"John Beckett"  wrote
in message news:qapc9252ihi1o7bk2bmvfhse96ba6c4gr5{at}4ax.com...
> Dave  wrote in message
> news::
>> c:\System Volume Information is not accessible.
>
> It is possible to (using Explorer) to right-click the folder, Properties,
> Security. Then add yourself (or maybe the Administrators group) with Read
> permission (or Full Control if you like). (I'm talking about XP Pro where
> folder permissions are available.)
>
> I'm not recommending the permissions change. But it is possible.
>
> Be careful! And do NOT delete anything unless you see reliable
> documentation suggesting that would be a good idea.
> "Reliable" = An article on Microsoft web site.
>
> John
>

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