Just reinstalled everything...

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....and now I can't access my original 'My Documents' folder on another NTFS
drive. Says 'Access is denied'.

I assume this is as a result of the reinstallation, as the folders were set
up as private for each user, and now I can't access them even if I log in
using the administrator account.

Is there a way to do this or will I have to Ghost what I've done, re-image
the drive to the previous installation, unprotect the folders and re-Gost it
back again?

Your help would be appreciated, thanks.

Peter
 
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Peter said:
...and now I can't access my original 'My Documents' folder
on another NTFS drive. Says 'Access is denied'.

I assume this is as a result of the reinstallation, as the
folders were set up as private for each user, and now I
can't access them even if I log in using the administrator
account.
Is there a way to do this or will I have to Ghost what I've
done, re-image the drive to the previous installation,
unprotect the folders and re-Gost it back again?

Your help would be appreciated, thanks.

Peter
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You need to take ownership of the files. Take a look here for
the procedure:

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

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
 
Brilliant! And you helped me resolve a long standing minor problem that;s
been an annoyance for almost a year.

Thank you.

Peter
 
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