Restored file access denied

[Tom Libby]

I backed up files using the XP pro backup utility. The files were marked
private before the backup and now after formatting my drive and restoring
the files I get an access denied error. I am logged on as the admin and I
was the admin when I backed them up. So how do I get access to these files
after restoring.

Win XP Pro SP2

Thank
Tom

 

[GreenieLeBrun]

I backed up files using the XP pro backup utility. The files were marked
private before the backup and now after formatting my drive and restoring
the files I get an access denied error. I am logged on as the admin and I
was the admin when I backed them up. So how do I get access to these files
after restoring.

Win XP Pro SP2

Thank
Tom

Take a look at :-

How to take ownership of a file or folder in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;308421&sd=tech

 

[WTC]

I backed up files using the XP pro backup utility. The files were marked
private before the backup and now after formatting my drive and restoring
the files I get an access denied error. I am logged on as the admin and I
was the admin when I backed them up. So how do I get access to these files
after restoring.

This article should help you out.

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

How to set, view, change, or remove file and folder permissions in Windows
XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=308418

 

[Tom Libby]

Thanks that did the trick

 

[WTC]

You're welcome Tom.