How do i get full access back?

Question

We have 2 desktops at home one of them a friend built for me. And My hubby also has a work issued lap top. I just want my computer back. I can log in as an administrator but i still have no access to certain devices, files, e.t.c. Please any help would make my day. I am so frustrated. Any time I reinstall he goes back behind me and changes everything in xp and in bios. We have 3 pcs i just want full rights to 1 of them. Any ideas?

I think i was just named as the admin. But not actually gaining access as one. Is that a possibility?

I have done that as well but there are things running in seperate memory and asking to run with credintials. I know he just has it to where I can only get to certain things. But it is My computer! He has two. I need a way to resolve this without having to erase it all. He has a friend who is real pc saavy and I cant hold a candle to him. Any tricks you can think of? I am out numbered :)

Answer 1

you could check group policy editor for any restrictions that might have been placed on the system: start->run->gpedit.msc

also check the rights of the account you are using:
right click my computer
click manage
local users and groups folder
users folder
find username and right click
click properities
member of (tab)
ensure administrator is listed

Answer 2

Sounds like you need to work this out with him because he'll undo whatever it is you do.

If you're logging in as an admin, you should have access to everything. If you don't, right click on the file you don't have access to and choose "security and sharing". Then add your account and give yourself access to it.