Can't access documents and settings on old os harddrive

[Guest]

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.

 

[Malke]

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