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Old 09-12-2004, 03:28 PM   #1
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I can't access folder in old XP

HI, I had to change the motherboard of my PC and I installed XP in a new HD.
The problem is that I can't acces my username folders (administrator) on the old HD, all other folders and files on the old HD are OK even the other users folders can be opened without problem. The older HD is OK and recognized, all the information is there but I can't get it!!
Can anyone help me to solve my problem and open those folders? I get an "access denied" message
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Old 09-12-2004, 05:43 PM   #2
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OT !!! Gaberial are you from Portland OR ??
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Old 09-13-2004, 10:32 AM   #3
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Log in as administrator, right click on the folder, properties, security, advanced, owner - and try to take ownership.
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Old 09-13-2004, 09:27 PM   #4
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I have similar problem

I have a similar problem, but I had to reinstall XP in another folder and now I can't access files even as administrator. Any ideas
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Old 09-14-2004, 01:06 PM   #5
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As glc said you need to take ownership of the files/folders
http://support.microsoft.com/default...&Product=winxp
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