XP- Access Denied

[sadsam]

I copied all the files from C drive to another drive(E) on my computer and
reformated C. I reinstalled windowsXP to C drive. When I try to open My
Document files on Drive E, I get an Access Denied message or files are
locked. I
tried to move them back to the C drive but again I get the same results. I
am the administrator but still denied access. Is there anyway I can open
these files????

Thanks In Advance

 

[Patti MacLeod]

Hi sadsam,

See if taking ownership of the files/folder helps you to access the files:

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

 

[Larry Samuels]

Take ownership of the files.
If you are using XP Home you will need to boot to Safe mode and log in to an
account with Administrator privileges

To take ownership of a file or folder

Open Windows Explorer, and then locate the file or folder you want to take
ownership of.
Right-click the file or folder, click Properties, and then click the
Security tab.
Click Advanced, and then click the Owner tab.
In the Change owner to box, click the new owner.
(Optional) To change the owner of all subcontainers and objects within the
tree, select the Replace owner on subcontainers and objects check box.
Notes

To open Windows Explorer, click Start, point to All Programs, point to
Accessories, and then click Windows Explorer.
If you are not joined to a domain and want to view the Security tab, see To
display the Security tab.
You can transfer ownership in two ways:
The current owner can grant the Take ownership permission to others,
allowing those users to take ownership at any time.
An administrator can take ownership of any file on the computer. However,
the administrator cannot transfer ownership to others. This restriction
keeps the administrator accountable.
In Windows XP Professional, the Everyone group no longer includes the
Anonymous Logon group.


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Larry Samuels Associate Expert
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Unofficial FAQ for Windows Server 2003 at
http://pelos.us/SERVER.htm
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[John Barnett MVP]

You should be able to take ownership of the file or folder. Simply follow
the instructions outlined in Larry or Sadsam's reply.

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Associate Expert
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[samsam]

When I right-clink the folder and properties, I don't see the security tab
as you described. The tabs are labeled General, Sharing and Customize.
Help.

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

How Do I Get the Security tab in Folder Properties?
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/tips/xp_security_tab.htm

[Courtesy of MS-MVP Doug Knox]

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Microsoft MVP
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| When I right-clink the folder and properties, I don't see the security tab
| as you described. The tabs are labeled General, Sharing and Customize.
| Help.

 

[samsam]

(e-mail address removed)

Thanks for all the help. The files are now available.

 

[Larry Samuels]

You're welcome!

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Microsoft Product Support Services at 1-866-PCSAFETY. There is no charge for
support calls that are associated with security updates
Larry Samuels Associate Expert
MS-MVP (2001-2005)
Unofficial FAQ for Windows Server 2003 at
http://pelos.us/SERVER.htm
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[J]

Thanks for all the help. The files are now available.

Next time look up how to use the files and settings transfer wizard. it's
usually found on the CD if not installed. it will export what you want to
an archive which you can import later... maybe burn it to a CD?

-JB