Accessing window.old files

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chucky9

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So i backed up loads of files when i wiped my hard drive but i forgot to back up a very important folder and every time i try to access the windows.old folder it says i dont have access, is there anyway i can change that?
 
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What operating system are you running?

Normally I would say to open up Windows Explorer and right-click the Windows.old folder, then left-click on Properties. Then go to the Security tab and give your userid full permissions for the folder, either through the Edit button or the Advanced button. If there is a box to apply the changes to all subfolders and files, make sure to put a checkmark in that box (I think that's only present if you go through Advanced).
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What operating system are you running?

Normally I would say to open up Windows Explorer and right-click the Windows.old folder, then left-click on Properties. Then go to the Security tab and give your userid full permissions for the folder, either through the Edit button or the Advanced button. If there is a box to apply the changes to all subfolders and files, make sure to put a checkmark in that box (I think that's only present if you go through Advanced).
 
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