I am not really sure what you want me to be clearer on but I will try. Click on start then click on control panel Then click on Local security settings. Usually shared document folders are set up for networks and is a place to share and store documents with other computers If someone else had access to this folder and you did not have it protected and they had administrative rights the could have lock the folder in question if this is the case it will take someone with more knowledge than I have to open it.

Also if you are running in in category view you will get there by clicking start then clicking performance and maintenance then clicking administrative tools then local security policy.

Hope this helps

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