Re: My Documents - Access Denied - XP Home

From: Torgeir Bakken \(MVP\) (Torgeir.Bakken-spam_at_hydro.com)
Date: 02/18/05 

Date: Fri, 18 Feb 2005 15:29:26 +0100

John Merritt wrote:

> "Torgeir Bakken (MVP)" wrote:
>
>>How to access the Security tab:
>>
>>For 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.
>>
>>For Windows XP Professional, the instructions here can be
>>followed:
>>http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=307874
>>
>>For the access issue:
>>HOW TO: Take Ownership of a File or Folder in Windows XP
>>http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;308421
>
>
> Same problem xp home I moved my documents to external HD. Due to C Drive
> problem I had to rebuild OS. I cannot gain access to security tab to my
> documents, to take ownership back in safe mode, as external HD (firewire) is
> not loaded in safe mode. Any suggestions on how to resolve this problem?
Hi

Do it from a WinXP Pro computer where you don't need to be in
safe mode to take ownership. 

-- 
torgeir, Microsoft MVP Scripting and WMI, Porsgrunn Norway
Administration scripting examples and an ONLINE version of
the 1328 page Scripting Guide:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/scriptcenter/default.mspx

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