Windows XP accounts question

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Stu Katz

Hi,

I've got a PC which now comes up with a black screen at startup with
the folloing message "Disk Read error". So I removed this disk and
plugged it in as a slave into another computer and am able to see the
files, but cannot get into the Main/Administartor's folder, I get an
"access denied" error.

Does anyone here know how I can access that folder or change the
permissions on it so that I can get that data that is in that folder?


TIA
Stu
 
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Stu Katz said:
Hi,

I've got a PC which now comes up with a black screen at
startup with
the folloing message "Disk Read error". So I removed this
disk and
plugged it in as a slave into another computer and am able to
see the
files, but cannot get into the Main/Administartor's folder, I
get an
"access denied" error.

Does anyone here know how I can access that folder or change
the
permissions on it so that I can get that data that is in that
folder?


TIA
Stu
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You need to disable Simple File Sharing and take ownership of
the files. Take a look at these articles for more info:

How to disable simplified sharing and set permissions on a
shared folder in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307874/

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

"Access is Denied" Error Message When You Try to Open a Folder
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/810881

Note: If you are running Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, you
must start the computer in safe mode, and then log on with an
account that has Administrative rights to have access to the
Security tab. To start in Safe Mode, reboot your computer and
start tapping the F8 key as soon as you see anything displayed
on the screen. Keep hitting F8 until the Advanced Startup
Options menu appears. Use the up and down arrow keys on your
keyboard to select Safe Mode. Hit Enter.

Good luck

Nepatsfan
 
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