Problem accessing files on mounted hard-drive

[CrimsonChaos]

I recently built a new computer, and mounted my old hard-drive as a slave-drive. I can access MOST files, except those that are in the "Documents & Settings -> [Account-Name]" directory.

When I try to access it, it says "Access is denied". I am currently logged in with an Administrator-type account on my system, but apparently that directory on the old drive has been secured.

Any ideas how to access the directory without having to attach it back to the old computer again?

 

[CrimsonChaos]

Just FYI, for future reference - I found the answer...

From: http://blogs.chron.com/helpline/archive...04/accessing_files_on_a_secondary.html

When you see this error you must turn off simple file sharing, which is enabled by default in Windows XP Pro and then take ownership of the folders.

To turn off simple file sharing open up Windows Explorer and select Tools and then Folder Options and click on the View tab. In the Advanced Settings window locate Use simple file sharing and uncheck it. Click OK and it will be disabled.

To take ownership of the folders, locate the ones you want and right click them and select Properties. Here you will see a Security tab. Click this tab and if a security message appears just click OK. Click on Advanced and then go to the Owner tab. Locate your user name in the Name list or select the account you are logged in with and check the box that says "Replace owner on subcontainers and objects."

* If you are running Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, you must start the computer in safe mode, and then log on with an account that has Administrative rights to have access to the Security tab.

Click OK. If you get a box popping up that says "You do not have permission to read the contents of directory folder name. Do you want to replace the directory permissions with permissions granting you Full Control? " Click Yes.

Click OK and then give yourself full permissions on the folders using the check-boxes.

That's it. You can now access your files.