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C:\System Volume Information is not accessible. Access is denied. I don't see the folder.

I have tried the following but the problem is I don't see the system volume information folder. I tried typing C:\System Volume Information in the RUN window and I am still getting the same error.
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<<<<Windows XP Professional using the NTFS File System on a Workgroup or Standalone Computer

In Windows Explorer click [Tools] [Folder Options]
Click the [View] tab, click [Show Hidden Files and Folders]
Clear [Hide protected operating system files (Recommended)] check box.
Click [Yes] on the change confirmation box and click [OK] to exit.
Right-click the System Volume Information folder in the root folder.
Click [Properties] and select the [Security] tab. Click [Add]
Enter the name of the user you are allowing access to the folder.
Click [OK], and then click [OK].
Double-click the System Volume Information folder to open.
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Where's the damn folder? I am login as admin.
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are you sure you have system restore turned on?
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My system restore is on. I just double checked.
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open up a my computer window and type C:\System Volume Information in the address bar it shuold come up.
That's where I am looking. My root folder is my local disk (C:). I see the Documents and Settings folder, Inetpub folder, I386 folder, My Music folder, Program Files folder, Windows folder but I don't see the System Volume Information folder. Am I looking in the wrong drive? That's the only local drive I have. I only have one operating system installed.
no thats where it should be try typing it in manually in the address bar of my computer see what it says.
I am getting the same error when I type in C:\System Volume Information in the address bar.
when u look in there do u see ntdetect config ntldt pagefile?? any of those
when u look on the root directory where u see programs files and all that do you see any of the files i just mentioned?
I see f2install, Auth.prof, PollSt, ynp.crash, ymp.dmp,0000003.MCQ, QPMD8376, aolconnfix. No I don't see the files you mentioned,
then you are not seeing your protected system files at the top goto tools folder options view and uncheck hide protected system files and put a bubble by show hidden files and folders then apply.
Hello,

You need to set the permissions for the folder:

Open an Explorer window. Then Tools -> Folder Options -> View. Scroll down and make sure "Use simple file sharing" is unchecked. Close.
Right-click C:\System Volume Information -> Properties -> Security -> Add. Enter your user name and hit OK. Your name should now be listed along with SYSTEM. Set the permissions for yourself and hit OK.

-Ray
I have been doing that over 100 times now. I still don't see the folder.
whoops i didn't read the entire question. Apparently you did all that already lol OK nevermind
Instead of adding yourself in the permissions, add 'everyone'
well you also don't see your protected files because ntdetect ntldr autoexec all those would appear also sort of faded out looking.
I can't right click on the folder since I don't see it.
reboot see what happens double check the setting and reboot the system
I did all that. Everytime I go back to check the settings, it's back to default. I should at least see the folder.
I added everyone in the permissions.
that means its not sticking are you sure you are hitting apply instead of just closing it?  When u make this change all your windows should flash for a sec thats when u know the change took place.
also on your desktop you will see an icon that says desktop
Search your entire c: for tracking.log
That file will be in the system volume info folder if it exists
I am hitting apply and the explorer window flashes. I then get a blue screen in the window saying " These files are hidden. This folder contains files that keep ypur system working properly. You should not modify its contents. Show the contents of this folder."
I then click on Show the contents of this folder and see the folders except the System Volume Information.
Search is complete. There are no results to display. I did the advanced search options to search hidden files and foders.
you would usually only see that in the windows folder not on the root folder.

ok do this goto start run then regedit and go here
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced.
Right-click on ShowSuperHidden and select Modify.
Change the value to 1 and click OK to save your changes.
 
That's odd. Can you create a restore point?
This is what I see:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\
+ HideDesktopIcons
   Shell Folders
   tips
   user shell folders

I don't see Advanced.
Yes I can create a restore point.
once you click the plus for explorer the advanced folder should be right there at the top
If you go there and you dont see it you dont have admin on that account.
Sorry it's not. + HideDesktopIcons is at the top.
I would double check to make sure your truely on an admin account.  nothing you are saying is lining up.
I am login as the admin. It says Administrator when I click on Start. A lot of strange stuff with my system.
you are on the true system admin account? not an admin account u created
create your own account with admin privleges and try again.
I am on the default admin account. I just switched to a user account with admin privileges and I still don't see "Advanced" or "ShowSuperHidden"
are u clicking the + sign next to the explorer folder
Yes the + sign next to Explorer folder and I get the following:
+ HideDesktopIcons
   Shell Folders
   tips
   user shell folders
lol just to make sure im not going crazy i just located it in 2 different systems to make sure i remembered the path right and all that jazz they both showed it there.
you are looking under the HKEY_current user correct?
Yes! I am running Windows XP PRO. I can see the same thing you're seeing on my other computer running Windows XP Home Edition.
ahhhh ok hmmmm PRO i'm running pro on my other one and all i had to do to show the system volume folder was the same steps with the view folder.  For some reason your settings are not sticking.
ok how about you try booting to safe mode and trying to access it
make sure you reset the view options when you get into safe mode see if you can see it then
Same results.
Same results!
Did you try creating a restore point?
I just did and I got the same results. I still can't access the System Volume Information folder.
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Same error:
C:\>ATTRIB -s -h -r "c:\system volume information"
Access denied - C:\System Volume Information
Thanks!
1. I took ownership of the entire hard drive
2. C:\>ATTRIB -s -h -r "c:\system volume information"
3. The folder Sytem Volume Information just popped up in my local drive.
Wowwww. I feel really greaaaaat. Thanks Johnb6767. You're the MAN!!
It's 12:36 AM I am going to have a good night sleep. LOL!!
Glad to help. I actually made the original post in the pointer, and realized when I read the pointer that I didnt fully read the question...So I didnt repost that suggestion over here. Glad it worked out for you though.
To get access to system volume information
right click on the folder.. go to security tab
add your usename into it.