How to access user directories after a disk is repaired as an external disk on a different PC
I attached a crashed hard drive from an old PC via a USB HDD external box and run:
chkdsk e: /f /r
This was successful but now I cannot access the files in the 'Documents and Settings' user directories. I get the message that I don't have permission.
How can I access these user directories.
chkdsk e: /f /r
This was successful but now I cannot access the files in the 'Documents and Settings' user directories. I get the message that I don't have permission.
How can I access these user directories.
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It is not a file. It is a directory, for eg c:\Documents and Settings\John
I cannot see the files in John because I am denied access. The options when I right-click on John are General; Sharing; Customise none of which allow me to change ownership.
I cannot see the files in John because I am denied access. The options when I right-click on John are General; Sharing; Customise none of which allow me to change ownership.
ASKER
Also, I should mention that The OS of both PC's is Windows XP
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Thank you damjanholsedl
To take ownership of a file, follow these steps:
Right-click the file that you want to take ownership of, and then click Properties.
Click the Security tab, and then click OK on the Security message (if one appears).
Click Advanced, and then click the Owner tab.
In the Name list, click Administrator, or click the Administrators group, and then click OK.
The administrator or the administrators group now owns the file.
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=308421