Getting data files from one XP OS partition to another (same PC)

[Mordred]

My brother's PC blew up last night, nothing hardware related, but
XP Home got hosed by something. Here's the deal, he has two
partitions. The C: partition was the one that was being used
until it crapped out unexpectedly. The D: partition is what is
being used right now. So far the hardware seems alright and
I have the D: partition installation up to date. Now the
question...

My brother has a lot of stuff stored in the \My Documents in his
main profile on the C: partition XP Home. He had the make the
profile data private enabled in the User setup, the contents are
not accessible from D: partition XP. What we need is a way to
get at that profile to copy over files, browser settings, and
the contents of his e-mail accounts (He also has Outlook 2000).

So getting the software programs is not the issue, it's all the
savegame files, data files, favourites, and e-mail is what is
desired. Any ideas?

 

[Sharon F]

My brother's PC blew up last night, nothing hardware related, but
XP Home got hosed by something. Here's the deal, he has two
partitions. The C: partition was the one that was being used
until it crapped out unexpectedly. The D: partition is what is
being used right now. So far the hardware seems alright and
I have the D: partition installation up to date. Now the
question...

My brother has a lot of stuff stored in the \My Documents in his
main profile on the C: partition XP Home. He had the make the
profile data private enabled in the User setup, the contents are
not accessible from D: partition XP. What we need is a way to
get at that profile to copy over files, browser settings, and
the contents of his e-mail accounts (He also has Outlook 2000).

So getting the software programs is not the issue, it's all the
savegame files, data files, favourites, and e-mail is what is
desired. Any ideas?

Take ownership of the needed files and folders to regain access to them.

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

 

[Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers]

Hi,

He needs to take ownership:

HOW TO: Take Ownership of a File or Folder in Windows XP [Q308421]
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=308421

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers aka "Nutcase" MS-MVP - Win9x
Windows isn't rocket science! That's my other hobby!

Associate Expert - WinXP - Expert Zone