HELP! Trying to save my data!

My PC crashed yesterday. It is a big problem and Windows
wont boot.

I have removed my HDD and attatched it as a slave to
another PC. I have copied some of my files over however
most of my data is in my 'My Documents" folder. when i
attempt to move my "my documents" folder it says access
denied.

I believe this is because on my last PC my documents were
protected so another user couldn't view them. however now
this is keeping me from moving over my files. it is
EXTRMELY important that i save these files. I have 100's
of hours of schoolwork as well as my website and
freelance graphics work in this folder.

Please help me someone.

On Tue, 7 Sep 2004 16:35:56 -0700, Greg wrote:

> My PC crashed yesterday. It is a big problem and Windows
> wont boot.
>
> I have removed my HDD and attatched it as a slave to
> another PC. I have copied some of my files over however
> most of my data is in my 'My Documents" folder. when i
> attempt to move my "my documents" folder it says access
> denied.
>
> I believe this is because on my last PC my documents were
> protected so another user couldn't view them. however now
> this is keeping me from moving over my files. it is
> EXTRMELY important that i save these files. I have 100's
> of hours of schoolwork as well as my website and
> freelance graphics work in this folder.
>
> Please help me someone.

As long as the files were not encrypted, you can regain access by taking
ownership.

HOW TO: Take Ownership of a File or Folder in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=308421

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Sharon F
MS-MVP ~ Windows XP Shell/User