File Access, Disk from dead XP Machine

[Rich]

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?

 

[Steve Winograd [MVP]]

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?

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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