dead computer / need to access data from disk drive but password p

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My PC died and so I removed disk drive and set it up as external drive to my
laptop. When I tried to access data "access denied" dialog appears. I know I
had a windows user password installed, could this be the problem? If so how
can I overcome this issue?
I am able to access shared documents.
Thanks
Sesco

 

[Nepatsfan]

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My PC died and so I removed disk drive and set it up as
external
drive to my laptop. When I tried to access data "access
denied"
dialog appears. I know I had a windows user password
installed, could
this be the problem? If so how can I overcome this issue?
I am able to access shared documents.
Thanks
Sesco

You need to disable Simple File Sharing and take ownership of
the files. Take a look at these articles for more info:

How to disable simplified sharing and set permissions on a
shared folder in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307874/

How to take ownership of a file or folder in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;308421

"Access is Denied" Error Message When You Try to Open a Folder
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/810881

Note: If you are running 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. To start in Safe Mode, reboot your computer and
start tapping the F8 key as soon as you see anything displayed
on the screen. Keep hitting F8 until the Advanced Startup
Options menu appears. Use the up and down arrow keys on your
keyboard to select Safe Mode. Hit Enter.

Good luck

Nepatsfan