Tech Impaired
You went from:
I cannot access the file--permission denied.
to this:
The sad-sad ending to this story.
I ran to Staples--bought an external backup drive (Maxtor)--saved what I could--wiped "C" drive clean-found myself forever stuck in DOS--took the machine in and just got her back.
You where asked to disable System Restore because the file was in the system restore folder and therefore couldn't be accessed.
DavidR also referred you to step by step instructions on exactly how this is done.
As Eddy said, if you don't understand an instruction, all you have to do is say so. We are here because we enjoy helping people solve their problems. We try very hard not to give up on a problem till it's solved but, that requires the same dedication from the person having the problem.
Hopefully, if you have another problem, you'll have the same patience with us. Thanks