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Unanswered Can't Get Permissions for Registry Key

  • Tuesday, June 19, 2012 11:29 PM
     
     
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    In Windows 7 I was able to tweak the registry to hide those useless folders in Explorer's nav pane: Favorites, Libraries and Network. Now in Windows 8 I can't get permissions to allow changes the Shell Folders for these. I'm getting Access Denied.

    I am the Administrator.

    Anyway around this?

    So far it doesn't appear Microsoft isn't heading many end users wishes to hide these folders.

    Any help will be appreciated,
    James

       

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    • Thursday, June 21, 2012 6:56 AM
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      You may be able to edit the keys after you take the ownership of the Registry branches. However, as in Windows 8 users do not have permissions to edit that key, Microsoft does not suggest users to change the keys, also it can prevent some improper tweaks.

      Please remember to click “Mark as Answer” on the post that helps you, and to click “Unmark as Answer” if a marked post does not actually answer your question. This can be beneficial to other community members reading the thread. ”

         
      • Friday, June 22, 2012 11:13 AM
         
         
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        Maybe when W8 is released one will be allowed to get permissions on the registry keys. I was able to in W7.
        I just wish they would have the option to hide all these folders: Libraries and Network. Of course I am using Libraries more. I have my media there and normally I would have to dig deep to get to them, otherwise
        Believe me, I don't try anything in the registry unless I feel there is no other way to tweak something.

        • Edited by JamesJoey Friday, June 22, 2012 11:15 AM
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