How can I set Windows Server 2008 juntion points to Every Read Allow?

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Published on 2010-03-24T20:44:06Z Indexed on 2010/03/24 20:53 UTC
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We have apps running on Windows Server 2003 and now 2008 as well. Unfortunately some of our code relies on inspecting the Documents and Settings directory which no longer exists in Windows 2003.

It looks like there are "Junction Points" set up for backwards compatibility - http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb756982.aspx. But it seems like nothing I can do can get me access. I basically need to be able to call from a command line on both 2003 and 2008:

C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Local Settings\Application Data\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe

Which translates in Windows 2008 to :

C:\Users\Administrator\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe

I've tried setting up my own "Documents and Settings" folder in 2008 but it won't let me as that seems to be reserved for these Juntion Points.

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