Unable to Access Files - Access Denied

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I recently had my computer die, however, the hard drive seems OK. I hooked
up the hard drive to a external reader and can see all the contents and
access everything with no problems. However, when I go into c:\documents and
settings\ and double click on my name is says "Access Denied".

How can I get my files? I believe the O/S was Windows XP Professional. I
tried "right" clicking on my name and choose properties, but there is nothing
there on security.

THANKS!!!!

Ty
 
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Ty said:
I recently had my computer die, however, the hard drive seems
OK. I
hooked up the hard drive to a external reader and can see all
the
contents and access everything with no problems. However,
when I go
into c:\documents and settings\ and double click on my name
is says
"Access Denied".

How can I get my files? I believe the O/S was Windows XP
Professional. I tried "right" clicking on my name and choose
properties, but there is nothing there on security.

THANKS!!!!

Ty
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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

Good luck

Nepatsfan
 
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