How do I access my documents on an old drive

[Feskar]

I have reinstalled windows xp on a new drive, and forgot to copy all my documents. Is there a way to get into my documents. Get access denied when I try.

 

[Smilin]

Log in as an administrator and 'take ownership' of the files. You can then set the permissions so you have access.

 

[Feskar]

Eh, hrm. How do i log in as administrator?

 

[Smilin]

UGh. I was brief before for a reason

To login as an admin you start your computer (or reboot if started) and at the login screen, hit ctrl-alt-del (twice I think) and you'll get a "real" login prompt. You may have alread given yourself admin rights in your normal account when you setup the PC *so this may not be necessary*. If you can install programs under your login, then you prolly have admin already.

As for ownership and permissions...hehe RTFM:
Goto windows help and do a search for "take ownership". Take a look at the 2nd and 3rd articles that come up.