recover files from a back up hard disk in "documents and settings"

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hello i have an old hard disk
in my new comuter i want to copy files from this h.d.

the files are in" documents and settings" in a folder
the folder belongs to a user with password that i know

i use this hard disk like slave in my new computer but i have no access to
the folder..

can i resolve this problem???

thnks
 
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----nikos 4000---- said:
hello i have an old hard disk
in my new comuter i want to copy files from this h.d.

the files are in" documents and settings" in a folder
the folder belongs to a user with password that i know

i use this hard disk like slave in my new computer but i
have no access to the folder..

can i resolve this problem???

thnks
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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
 
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