can't transfer files

[Guest]

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

 

[Nepatsfan]

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

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

 

[Guest]

Thanks very much for the help.
John

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

 

[Nepatsfan]

Thanks very much for the help.
John

You're welcome.

Nepatsfan