"Access is denied" error message when you run a batch job on a Windows Server 2003-based computer

Method 1

1. Click Start, and then click Windows Explorer.
2. Locate and then right-click the Cmd.exe file. The Cmd.exe file is located in the %windir%\System32 folder.
3. Click Properties.
4. Click the Security tab.
5. Click Add.
6. In the Enter the object names to select box, type the user name that the batch job runs under, and then click OK two times.
Note When you add the user, the user is automatically granted Read and Execute permissions.
7. Click Yes when you are prompted to continue.

Getting error message access denied in windows XP home

Just set the passowrd for the administrator and then you get the full permission on each folder.

XP Pro Security Settings For XP Home