How to access docs/settings on connected hard drive

[JM]

When I take a hard drive out of one of my computers and hook it up to
another computer, using an external USB enclosure, I cannot access my
account in the Documents and Settings folder.

How can I give myself access?

thank you,

jm

 

[Anando [MS-MVP]]

Hello,

How to take ownership of a file or folder in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=308421

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[Malke]

When I take a hard drive out of one of my computers and hook it up to
another computer, using an external USB enclosure, I cannot access my
account in the Documents and Settings folder.

You didn't say what happens (error message texts are always useful to have),
but Crystal Ball sez:

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

How Do I Get the Security tab in Folder Properties? -
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/tips/xp_security_tab.htm

Malke

 

[JS]

You may need to take ownership, see:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308421/en-us

JS