File Access, Disk from dead XP Machine

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When I transfer a HD from a dead XP machine to another XP
machine (HD configured as slave), I can access the disk,
but access to "My Documents" is denied. I have created a
user name and password in the new machine the same as the
one used in the dead machine. Still, access is denied.

Any ideas?
 
"Rich" said:
When I transfer a HD from a dead XP machine to another XP
machine (HD configured as slave), I can access the disk,
but access to "My Documents" is denied. I have created a
user name and password in the new machine the same as the
one used in the dead machine. Still, access is denied.

Any ideas?
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Please see this Microsoft Knowledge Base article:

HOW TO: Take Ownership of a File or Folder in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=308421
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