Error message on startup: Access Denied: drive C (XP)

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When I boot up, I get an error message that says
“Access Denied: drive C.”
If I click on the OK button, I can proceed normally, but this is really a pain. I’m running Norton Utilities and Norton Anti-Virus, and this no doubt has something to do with it, since the dialog box is entitled “Norton Protection: ATTENTION!” I can’t find the place to fix it, though. Can anyone help?

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Sheryl–

This error stems from a conflict between Norton Utilties and file sharing being checked. It’s also caused by the Norton Recycle Bin being disabled and it’s annoying but shouldn’t impact anything. Here’s the solution–it should be solved by clearing Simple File Sharing which you should clear anyway as a default unless you have a specific reason for it because clearing it makes you more secure. Clearing this box is a frequent Tech TV XP Security tip from Tech TV’s shows–they must do it 25 times a year. Also using shift+delete to by pass the recycle bin will help prevent this annoying error box whether you use anything Norton or not.

Error: “Attention: Access Denied, Drive C:” after installing Norton SystemWorks Document ID:2001122707472207 Last Modified:10/22/2003

Error: “Norton Protection: Attention: Access denied, Drive C:” on startup

307874: HOW TO: Disable Simplified Sharing and Password-Protect a Shared Folder in Windows XP

319638: You Receive an “Access Denied” Error Message When You Delete Folders from a Mounted Drive

243524: “Access Denied” When You Delete Folders from a Mounted Drive

hth,

SMBP

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Sheryl–

This error stems from a conflict between Norton Utilties and file sharing being checked. It’s also caused by the Norton Recycle Bin being disabled and it’s annoying but shouldn’t impact anything. Here’s the solution–it should be solved by clearing Simple File Sharing which you should clear anyway as a default unless you have a specific reason for it because clearing it makes you more secure. Clearing this box is a frequent Tech TV XP Security tip from Tech TV’s shows–they must do it 25 times a year. Also using shift+delete to by pass the recycle bin will help prevent this annoying error box whether you use anything Norton or not.

Error: “Attention: Access Denied, Drive C:” after installing Norton SystemWorks Document ID:2001122707472207 Last Modified:10/22/2003

Error: “Norton Protection: Attention: Access denied, Drive C:” on startup

307874: HOW TO: Disable Simplified Sharing and Password-Protect a Shared Folder in Windows XP

319638: You Receive an “Access Denied” Error Message When You Delete Folders from a Mounted Drive

243524: “Access Denied” When You Delete Folders from a Mounted Drive

hth,

SMBP

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When during the boot process? As soon as you turn the computer on, before you log on, or after?

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When during the boot process? As soon as you turn the computer on, before you log on, or after?

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