Re: Windows XP protected files
- From: Malke <notreally@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 25 Sep 2006 09:42:29 -0700
ee97056 wrote:
My hard drive has a problem booting (software corrupted).
I want to recover the files contained in Documentsand Settings,
including e-mails, and documents. The problem is those folders are
protected. How can i access the files?
"Protected" how? If you used encryption (EFS - not available on Home if
that helps you know whether you did this or not), then post back.
Otherwise, all you need to do is take ownership of the files.
Take Ownership of a File or Folder in Windows XP [Q308421] -
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=308421
How Do I Get the Security tab in Folder Properties? -
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/tips/xp_security_tab.htm
Malke
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