I can't access my own files on my own computer in 8...HELP

DogPal

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Hi All!
I'm a Novice user, despite owning PCs since 1999. I only use my computer for the basics, (e.g. browsing, research, emails, games, forum discussions), but I CAN follow instructions for "how-to" repairs, updates, etc. I'm using the despicable Windows 8, (unfortunately), :sick: and I'm the owner, "Administrator", and ONLY USER of my Lenovo G585 laptop. I found out that owning and being the ONLY USER and being "administrator" means NOTHING to the paranoid fools at Micro$oft, as I can't access "Document", "Program Data" & I'm sure lots of other files on my computer, even though I'M the one who caused these "inaccessible" files to be made!! :mad: I tried for over 1 hour & 40 minutes a few days ago to change the "sharing" settings. but was told by a message box that I'm not "allowed" to even TRY to change the "sharing" settings!!! :shock: Why would Micro$oft construct an OS that even its OWNERS/Administrators and ONLY USER can't adjust their own settings for privacy & sharing???? Will someone PLEASE list the steps I need to take to make the necessary adjustments so I can get to my own files. I gratefully appreciate any & all suggestions!! DogPal :confused:
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 64-bit
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo G585
    CPU
    AMD K140 40nm Technology
    Motherboard
    LENOVO LENOVO g585 (Socket FT1)
    Memory
    4.00GB DDR3 @665MHz (9-9-9-24)
    Graphics Card(s)
    Generic PnP Monitor (1366x768@60Hz)
    Browser
    Firefox 23.0.1
    Antivirus
    TrendMicro Titanium Maximum Security
Hi All!
I gratefully appreciate any & all suggestions!! DogPal :confused:

I would do a refresh or restore to factory settings & start fresh.

Once refreshed or restored, post here for advice as what to do next before doing a bunch of things to mess the computer up again.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1.1 Pro with Media Center
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Gateway
    CPU
    AMD K140 Cores 2 Threads 2 Name AMD K140 Package Socket FT1 BGA Technology 40nm
    Motherboard
    Manufacturer Gateway Model SX2110G (P0)
    Memory
    Type DDR3 Size 8192 MBytes DRAM Frequency 532.3 MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI AMD Radeon HD 7310 Graphics
    Sound Card
    AMD High Definition Audio Device Realtek High Definition Audio USB Audio Device
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Name 1950W on AMD Radeon HD 7310 Graphics Current Resolution 1366x768 pixels Work Resolution 1366x76
    Screen Resolution
    Current Resolution 1366x768 pixels Work Resolution 1366x768 pixels
    Hard Drives
    AMD K140
    Cores 2
    Threads 2
    Name AMD K140
    Package Socket FT1 BGA
    Technology 40nm
    Specification AMD E1-1200 APU with Radeon HD Graphics
    Family F
    Extended Family 14
    Model 2
    Extended Model 2
    Stepping 0
    Revision ON-C0
    Instruction
    Browser
    Opera 24.0
    Antivirus
    Avast Internet Security
Thanks for the reply, David!
If you mean "System Restore", I already tried that, and I still can't access everything I want. If you mean another restore move, will you please tell me why I should do it...what will it accomplish, and of course...how do I do it without messing anything up!!
I don't want to become a "swine"...ha ha ha!!!:roflmao: (P.S. GREAT picture & quote!!)
Thanks a bunch,
DogPal
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 64-bit
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo G585
    CPU
    AMD K140 40nm Technology
    Motherboard
    LENOVO LENOVO g585 (Socket FT1)
    Memory
    4.00GB DDR3 @665MHz (9-9-9-24)
    Graphics Card(s)
    Generic PnP Monitor (1366x768@60Hz)
    Browser
    Firefox 23.0.1
    Antivirus
    TrendMicro Titanium Maximum Security
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