Lloyd_Humph wrote:
Whoops, I meant System32\Shell32/Shell - I need the shell folder

I am pretty sure a System32\shell32 folder never existed... what are you expecting to find in it?
Lloyd_Humph wrote:
I can't remember exactly what I was trying to access, but it was in the system account named "Administrator". And yes, my account is an admin. The only admin; the only user (well, supposedly).

Try to replicate the issue and write down the steps. It's very helpful in trying to diagnose the problem.