I need to access files on a Windows XP drive

[Aztech]

It crashed and I couldn't get it to boot. So, I made it my secondary drive but I can't access files under the passworded administrator account on it. Anyone know how I can?

 

[MrChad]

What error message are you getting?

 

[oog]

can you take ownership of the files?

 

[Aztech]

Ok, I'm actually figuring this out for a friend of mine who's having the problems. I think he said he gets an access denied type message.

Take ownership of files?

 

[Aztech]

any afternoon help out here?

 

[HermDogg]

I had this same problem awhile ago. The only way that I have figured out how to do this is:

Start>Accessories>System Tools>Backup
Back-up files and settings
Let me choose (choose files)
Make sure you don't click the button to "Allow only Admins and Owners access"
Backup, and then restore said files.

THIS TAKES FOREVER, BE PAITIENT.

The only time I did this was before SP1. I don't know if either of them changed it, but it worked for me. I'm not entirely sure its possible to DELETE the files that you are "backing up" once everything is completed. I compensated by just hiding them and choosing not to view hidden folders. A format would erase them though. Let me know if this works though.

Note: Also a good way to get into someone else's user files ; ) But I didn't tell ya....

 

[rbV5]

Unless its encryted, you need to simply take ownership of the folder/drive.

Start>Help and Support Center> Type "ownership" into the search box.

 

[HermDogg]

Originally posted by: rbV5
Unless its encryted, you need to simply take ownership of the folder/drive.

Start>Help and Support Center> Type "ownership" into the search box.

Note: You must have simple file-sharing turned off to do this. Tools>Folder Options>View>Uncheck Use Simple File-Sharing

 

[Joemonkey]

yeah taking ownership should take care of it

and try the OS forum next time