For protection, in Windows 7, if you attempt to open the MFT via an Administrator Command Prompt, the system will BSoD with an error code of 0x24 (NTFS_FILE_SYSTEM). In Windows 8, running the same command will bring up an Open File dialogue, but all programs will show Access Denied errors.
What does impasse mean in Urban Dictionary?: a spot of which any further development is made. by Adaline Report definition.
2. impediment-any structure that makes progress difficult. impedimenta, obstruction, obstructor, obstructer. bar-an obstruction (usually metal) placed at the top of a goal; it was an excellent kick but the ball hit the bar. barrier-a structure or object that impedes free movement. blockade-prevents access or progress.