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Old 09-12-2004, 03:42 PM
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Can't access my username 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 "acces denied" message
Thank you
Gabriel
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Old 09-13-2004, 07:02 AM
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Have you made sure your account has admin rights, or login
to the default ADMINISTRATOR account and try again.
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Old 09-13-2004, 07:41 AM
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If you are the administrator, and it still gives you the error, then you need to take ownership of the drive or directory.

To take ownership, right click (on drive or folder)>properties>security>advanced>owner

Then select your username (administrator) and tick the box saying 'replace owner on all subcontainer and objects.
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Old 09-13-2004, 11:31 AM
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Neil thank you very much, you saved my life
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lol, your welcome.
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