NTFS permissions

[Michael Leahy]

I am trying to copy data files from an old XP home computer to a new XP home
computer.

The copy always chokes on one of 1,000+ .zip files because they don't have
the "Everyone" group in the NTFS permissions.

Is there a way to get around this?

Is there a way to add the NTFS "Everyone" group with "read" permission to
every file on the old hard drive?

 

[Guest]

Have you considered using 'files and settings tranfser wizard'.

This is designed to export / import all your files and a whole lot more, to
make setup of a new PC to replace an old PC so much easier.

It isn't affected in the same way with 'permissions'.

 

[Michael Leahy]

I've never heard of "files and settings transfer wizard." Is this a
product? A windows feature? Will it allow me to just select the folders I
want moved?

 

[joust in jest]

The Files and Settings Transfer Wizard is the most useful feature that
Windows has ever provided to assist with moving from an old computer to a
new computer:

In Win XP:

Start | Help and Support

type "files and settings transfer wizard"

read "Using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard"

steve

 

[Michael Leahy]

I tried the wizard but it seems bent on copying all files. I just want most
of the files I selected to be moved to the new computer. Am I missing
something?

 

[joust in jest]

You are not missing anything -- it's all or nothing.

Why not copy your zipped files to CD-ROM or DVD (thus providing you with a
backup of your files), delete them from your old drive, then use the FSTW?

steve