transfering files from XP-HD to Vista-HD

[kcstingel]

I have recently had to replace my computer due to a motherboard failure.
I have the old Hard Disks from my XP (Pro) system installed inside my Vista
(Ultimate) Box.

When I try to use files from the old system I come up with access errors
- the files 'belong' to an unrecognised user (S-1-5-21-etc).

I'm trying to recover 'old' documents and Application Archives (zipped
installation
files) - the archives were purchased online and downloaded, I have no other
way
to retrieve them.

the 'new' box has a working DVD-drive and I have a couple of DVD-RWs available
(if that is the only method I can use)

 

[DL]

I suspect you need to 'take ownership' - see Vista help - in order to copy
them elsewhere.

 

[Malke]

I have recently had to replace my computer due to a motherboard failure.
I have the old Hard Disks from my XP (Pro) system installed inside my
Vista (Ultimate) Box.

When I try to use files from the old system I come up with access errors
- the files 'belong' to an unrecognised user (S-1-5-21-etc).

I'm trying to recover 'old' documents and Application Archives (zipped
installation
files) - the archives were purchased online and downloaded, I have no
other way
to retrieve them.

the 'new' box has a working DVD-drive and I have a couple of DVD-RWs
available (if that is the only method I can use)

You need to take ownership.

Check the permissions of the file or folder the file is saved in and take
ownership:

1. Right-click the file or folder, and then click Properties.
2. Click the Security tab.
3. Under Group or user names, click your name to see the permissions you
have.

To open a file, you need to have read permission. For more information on
permissions, see What are permissions?

http://tinyurl.com/2j9vgr

To take ownership of a folder:

1. Right-click the folder that you want to take ownership of, and then click
Properties.
2. Click the Security tab, click Advanced, and then click the Owner tab.
3. Click Edit. Administrator permission required If you are prompted for an
administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide
confirmation.
4. Click the name of the person you want to give ownership to.
5. If you want that person to be the owner of files and subfolders in this
folder, select the Replace owner on subcontainers and objects check box.
6. Click OK

Malke