"Access is denied" problem

[Tcs]

I'm trying to complete the transition from my old PCs ( yes, that's
plural ), to my new one. But I'm having a bit of a problem, which
I've never run into before.

My older machine is w2k Pro. I replaced it in about March, when I
started using my new XP Pro machine. About a month ago it died. So
now I'm on an even newer one. Also note that I use removable
cartridges, so swapping drives around is quite easy.

I'm trying to access my "Documents and Settings\<username>" folder,
from machine #2 (XP Pro). When I try to access it while my PC #2
system drive is in machine #3 (my newest one, also XP Pro), I get this
message. My username on my newest machine is the same as the username
I'm trying to access. Instead of being on drive C:, it's on drive K:.
I have NO problem getting into any of the other username folders. My
problem is just with MY folder.

When I try to access it while my PC #2 system drive is in machine #1
(w2k Pro), I get this message. I have NO problem getting into any of
the other username folders. My problem is just with MY folder.

It's not that I can't live without what's in there, it would just make
things..."easier".

I log on as the admin on machine #1, and I'm in the admin group on
machine #3.

Anyone have any ideas? Suggestions? Thoughts? Any help would be
appreciated. Thanks in advance,

Tom

 

[DL]

Perhaps its a 'take ownership' issue
See win Help

 

[JS]

Access is Denied Error Message:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/810881

Also read this MS KB article about how to take ownership of files.
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=308421

Understanding and Applying NTFS Permission in Windows XP Professional
http://www.winxpsolution.com/ApplyingNTFSXPPro.aspx

Shared folder access:
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/sdperms.htm

There is also a utility named: Unlocker
I have not used it but it has been mentioned a number of times.
http://ccollomb.free.fr/unlocker/

JS

 

[Nepatsfan]

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I'm trying to complete the transition from my old PCs ( yes,
that's
plural ), to my new one. But I'm having a bit of a problem,
which
I've never run into before.

My older machine is w2k Pro. I replaced it in about March,
when I
started using my new XP Pro machine. About a month ago it
died. So
now I'm on an even newer one. Also note that I use removable
cartridges, so swapping drives around is quite easy.

I'm trying to access my "Documents and Settings\<username>"
folder,
from machine #2 (XP Pro). When I try to access it while my
PC #2
system drive is in machine #3 (my newest one, also XP Pro), I
get this
message. My username on my newest machine is the same as the
username
I'm trying to access. Instead of being on drive C:, it's on
drive K:.
I have NO problem getting into any of the other username
folders. My
problem is just with MY folder.

When I try to access it while my PC #2 system drive is in
machine #1
(w2k Pro), I get this message. I have NO problem getting
into any of
the other username folders. My problem is just with MY
folder.

It's not that I can't live without what's in there, it would
just make
things..."easier".

I log on as the admin on machine #1, and I'm in the admin
group on
machine #3.

Anyone have any ideas? Suggestions? Thoughts? Any help
would be
appreciated. Thanks in advance,

Tom

You need to disable Simple File Sharing and take ownership of
the files. Take a look at these articles for more info:

"Access is Denied" Error Message When You Try to Open a Folder
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/810881

How to take ownership of a file or folder in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;308421

Good luck

Nepatsfan

 

[Tcs]

Thanks everyone. That did it.