access to 'My Documents'

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After a major equipment failure, I decided to buy new
rather than repair.

I had the old drive installed as a second drive in the
new computer, I have access to all the information that
was shared but when I try to get into 'My Documents', and
its sub-folders, I receive an 'Access Denied' message.

How can I get in?

Any suggestions welcome

Stuartmr(remove)@blueyonder.co.uk
 
stuart said:
After a major equipment failure, I decided to buy new
rather than repair.

I had the old drive installed as a second drive in the
new computer, I have access to all the information that
was shared but when I try to get into 'My Documents', and
its sub-folders, I receive an 'Access Denied' message.

How can I get in?
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Hi

This one might help:

HOW TO: Take Ownership of a File or Folder in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;308421
 
This article describes how to take ownership of a file or folder
to which you have been denied access:

How to Take Ownership of a File or Folder in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;308421&Product=winxp

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

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| After a major equipment failure, I decided to buy new
| rather than repair.
|
| I had the old drive installed as a second drive in the
| new computer, I have access to all the information that
| was shared but when I try to get into 'My Documents', and
| its sub-folders, I receive an 'Access Denied' message.
|
| How can I get in?
|
| Any suggestions welcome
|
| Stuartmr(remove)@blueyonder.co.uk
 
I followed the advice sent very speedily as suggested
below by Torgeir Bakken. I am pleased to be re-
acquainted with all my old stuff again. I am very
pleased and hope others will make use of this site.
 
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