Can't access documents and settings on old os harddrive

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I got a new computer with xp pro already on it so I installed my old os hd as
an external and now I can't access my documents and settings folder even
though I am the sys admin.

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truponit wrote:

> I got a new computer with xp pro already on it so I installed my old
> os hd as an external and now I can't access my documents and settings
> folder even though I am the sys admin.

You just need to take ownership of the files.

Take Ownership of a File or Folder in Windows XP [Q308421] -
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=308421

How Do I Get the Security tab in Folder Properties? -
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/tips/xp_security_tab.htm

Malke
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