can't transfer files

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Hi there:
I just bought a new harddrive and installed XP pro on it, with the idea of
moving my files from the old HD to the new one, then using the old one as a
drive to backup my files onto.
My problem is I can not access the old files. I am getting access errors and
read-only errors. I have administrator priviledges, and even tried to do it
by going into safe mode.
Any tips on how I can do it?
Thanks
john
 
JohnnyJomp said:
Hi there:
I just bought a new harddrive and installed XP pro on it,
with the idea of moving my files from the old HD to the new
one, then using the old one as a drive to backup my files
onto.
My problem is I can not access the old files. I am getting
access errors and read-only errors. I have administrator
priviledges, and even tried to do it by going into safe mode.
Any tips on how I can do it?
Thanks
john
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You need to take ownership of the files. Take a look here for
the procedure:

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;308421&sd=tech

Nepatsfan
 
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