System error 5 is an error which is typically generated when you use your computer to open the “NetView” or “Net Time” commands. It’s typically caused either by corrupt account information or by conflicts with the time your PC has. You may see this error in these messages:
“System Error 5 has occurred”
“Access is denied”
To have this error appear on your computer, the following statements must be true:
- Both the Windows XP and Vista computers are members of a work group.
- Full control shared permission is not granted to the Everyone group.
- Full control shared permission is granted to the Administrator group.
