Firstly there might be a problem, which i forgot to meantion, you need windows 2000, XP Pro, etc, i dont belive XP Home supports this, but if you go to tools, in any windows, thats showing a folder, such as your documents, then folder options, View, just untick the box that says 'Use Simple File Sharing'. then apply and ok the windows. you should then be able to right click on the folder, click Security, add yourself to the List, you may need to take ownership of the file first, then give yourself full access. also, are you sure this is a folder, and not a shortcut? Thanks Ethan