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    Access denied to some files while trying to burn C:\SWTOOLS

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Art_Vandelay, Feb 23, 2008.

  1. Art_Vandelay

    Art_Vandelay Notebook Guru

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    I was trying to burn a copy of the C:\SWTOOLS directory on my Vista Business install prior to doing a clean install of XP when I noticed that the following three files were denied access to the burning software:

    C:\SWTOOLS\SECURITY.EVTX
    C:\SWTOOLS\SETUP.EVTX
    C:\SWTOOLS\SYSTEM.EVTX

    Is this going to cause a problem if I ever need to restore the system to the factory original Vista Business install using this copy of the SWTOOLS folder?

    Or can I just ignore this error?

    Thanks!
     

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  2. Arki

    Arki Super Moderator

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    You won't be using that SWTOOLS folder during the restoration process. All that folder has are softwares/drivers that your computer had installed. Think of it as a backup folder for the programs and drivers on your system from when you first received it.
     
    Arki, Feb 23, 2008
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  3. TheCynical1

    TheCynical1 Notebook Consultant

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    Hmm...I didn't know that...learn something new everyday, I guess. I hadn't messed with anything in that directory, wasn't quite sure what getting rid of it (or parts of it, for that matter) would effect.
     
    TheCynical1, Feb 24, 2008
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