cant access folders or drive

[steve]

just reinstalled xp on a new drive, and need to access
files and folders off my old one, however when i go to
import or copy files and folders, it tells me that it is
not accessible due to password protection or etc

help is much appreciated, as all important info is on
that old drive

thanks

 

[Larry Samuels]

You will need to take ownership of the files.
To take ownership of a file or folder

1.. Open Windows Explorer, and then locate the file or folder you want to
take ownership of.
2.. Right-click the file or folder, click Properties, and then click the
Security tab.
3.. Click Advanced, and then click the Owner tab.
4.. In the Change owner to box, click the new owner.
5.. (Optional) To change the owner of all subcontainers and objects within
the tree, select the Replace owner on subcontainers and objects check box.
Notes

a.. To open Windows Explorer, click Start, point to All Programs, point to
Accessories, and then click Windows Explorer.
b.. If you are not joined to a domain and want to view the Security tab,
see To display the Security tab.
c.. You can transfer ownership in two ways:
a.. The current owner can grant the Take ownership permission to others,
allowing those users to take ownership at any time.
b.. An administrator can take ownership of any file on the computer.
However, the administrator cannot transfer ownership to others. This
restriction keeps the administrator accountable.
d.. In Windows XP Professional, the Everyone group no longer includes the
Anonymous Logon group.

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Larry Samuels MS-MVP (Windows-Shell/User)
Associate Expert
Expert Zone -
Unofficial FAQ for Windows Server 2003 at
http://pelos.us/SERVER.htm