Unable to access old files

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GA Wilkins

I recently upgraded to a larger hard drive and installed a fresh XP HOME OS
on new drive. I left my old data, which I had set up not to be shared on
multiple user config, on the old drive. Now when I try to access the files
my new XP O/S will not allow me access to them.
 
Access is Denied" Error Message When You Try to Open a Folder
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;810881

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

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
Microsoft Newsgroups

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| I recently upgraded to a larger hard drive and installed a fresh XP HOME OS
| on new drive. I left my old data, which I had set up not to be shared on
| multiple user config, on the old drive. Now when I try to access the files
| my new XP O/S will not allow me access to them.
 

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