BIG Blunder! Installed XP on a different partition again instead of a seperate copy!!!

[DrLynx]

Hi guys,

The problem is this. I wanted to install a multi-boot XP. One XP for internet needs and the other for music production.

I was trying to install the XP in a new partition, but instead of clicking ESC in the screen when it asks, I pressed ENTER, so effectively the new windows is on drive H, but, the system recognises only that. The C drive obviously is not taken as a windows install drive.

What do i do now? I have lots and lots of very very very important files in my documents folder in C drive. Now, one more thing. I am able to open the folder of every user of C from H, including administrator folder, but, only MY folder says ACCESS DENIED when I try to open it. But only mine is password protected. But what about administrator? Also it says folder size = 0 kb.

I also want to be able to get my favourites from mozilla. But, mozilla firefox 1.0.1 is in drive D which i havent formatted.

Now, what is the solution?

I am shaking... I think i have made a major major MAJOR blunder,,,

Any... any help at all would be greatly appreciated....

Please....

thanks.

 

[DrLynx]

And, yeah, I DO have the administrator and MY USERNAME passwords...

Someone please help me.... I am desperate... Got nothing from google searches...

 

[casper114]

Backup you information and try again.

 

[Navid]

Follow the instructions on this link to take ownership of the files you want to access from the other partition.
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;308421

Then, make a backup of all the files you need.

Then, re-install both partitions unless someone tells you how to recover the first installation. I don't know why this happened. it should have set up a dual-boot!

 

[DrLynx]

Thanks. I'll try that and tell you.

 

[DrLynx]

Problem:
It says:
1. Right-click the folder that you want to take ownership of, and then click Properties.
2. Click the Security tab, and then click OK on the Security message (if one appears).

But, when I go to properties of the folder, there IS no Security tab... Also, the size is 0 and says that the folder is empty. It can't be possible as it is: C:\Documents and Settings\Stanley

 

[DrLynx]

What to do now?

 

[Navid]

If you have XP pro:
Open windows explorer by clicking on "My Computer".
Click on "Tools".
Click on "Folder Options".
Select the "View" tab.
Remove the check mark from the last item "Use simple file sharing (Recommended)".

if you have home, you need to boot to safe mode.

This is all described at the beginning of the link I posted. Post back if you cannot find it.

 

[DrLynx]

Thanks a million Navid. It works!!! Thanks a lot!

 

[Navid]

You are welcome.