Re: Cannot access files on D drive after reinstalling XP Pro

datamodel wrote:

> Hello,
>
> Recently we formatted and reinstalled XP Pro. The problem is that
> files and folders on a second Drive are no longer accessible (probably
> because they are orphaned now in terms of an owner, etc)
>
> I get the message :
> "Windows cannot access the specified device, path, or file. You may
> not have the appropriate permissions to access the item."
>
> Another funny thing, even though the old version was also XP Pro (now
> i'm doubting this - it coulda been 2003 Server ),
> i have no means to set ownership or user access permissions from the
> Properties dialog of any of the files.
>
> Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated thanks.

Take ownership of the files:

Take Ownership of a File or Folder in Windows XP [Q308421] -
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=308421

Malke
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