Re: how to access protected files after reinstallation of WinXP ?

From: bz (bz+csm_at_ch100-5.chem.lsu.edu)
Date: 01/01/04

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    cadence_chan@yahoo.com.cn (Uncle Small) wrote in
    news:1c971a66.0312300509.1c99d074@posting.google.com:

    > I am using English WinXP professional.
    >
    > My system crashed some days ago.
    >
    > I have "My documents" folder in Drive D, and my OS in Drive C.
    >
    > the folder is set 'private' by using WinXP.
    >
    > After reinstalled the OS, I cannot access my folders in Drive D.
    >
    > The error message is "Access denied"
    >
    > How can I solve this problem ?
    >
    > thanks a lot.
    >
    > Happy new year.

    right click on start, explore
    tools,
    folder options,
    view
    scroll to the bottom of the 'advanced options' list
    uncheck the 'use simple file sharing (Recommended)' box.
    ok.

    This lets you see the file protection options and take ownership.
    next, use explore and go to the folder in question. right click on it and go
    to properties; go to the security tab; advanced; owner

    Give yourself ownership of the folders.

    You should now be able to access them.

    happy new year to you too. 

    -- 
bz
please pardon my infinite ignorance, the set-of-things-I-do-not-know is an 
infinite set.
bz+csm@ch100-5.chem.lsu.edu
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