Big problem/Need Help

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I just built a new computer, and decided to keep my original hard drive for
storage, and run my OS on the new hard drive.. I have a ton of important
files that I left in the "My Documents Folder" on my spare drive.. Basically
I cleaned out the spare drive that was running windows xp home, except for my
important files.. I then installed the OS on my new Hard drive.. Now when I
try to access files in the "My Documents" Folder on my spare drive... Access
is denied.. What can I do to get these file working again... All of the
other folders on my spare drive work fine... Again, I'm running windows xp
home addition... Thanks for reading... Hard lesson being learned here....

 

[TaurArian [MVP]]

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

NOTE: You must be logged on to the computer using an account that has administrative
privileges. If you are running Windows XP Home Edition, in order to have access to
the Security tab, you must first start in Safe Mode and log on with an account that
has Administrative rights.

"Access is Denied" Error Message When You Try to Open a Folder
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;810881