Re: Accessing a Private folder



sameh.riad@xxxxxxxxx wrote:
Dear All,

I had a laptop failure, and had to remove the hard disk out to copy
important data.
One of the most important files is my outlook e mail file (pst)
unfortunately this is under the local documents and setting folder of
my old hard disk and so when trying to access the folder i am getting
the message access denied.
I tried creating a new account with the same name as my old account on
the old laptop, but still with no use.

You need to take ownership.

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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