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EStrom   12-25-2004 at 07:08:43 PM

My original XP Pro install became unstable and I can no longer log in without the system crashing in process. I installed a second install of XP Pro on the same HD/same partition/NTFS. I need to move the user files from the original install to the new one, but when I try to the files from the original install (e.g., in Documents and Settings), I get the message "Access Denied." I am logged onto the supervisor account of the new install.

How do I access the old files? The files are intact. It appears to be just a rights/access issue.

Please help!

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folken   12-25-2004 at 08:07:07 PM
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1) disable simple filesharing
tools, folder options, view, uncheck "use simple filesharing"
2) take ownership of the files
right click on folder, go to sharing and security, security, advanced, owner, click on the account your are currently using, check replace owner on subcontainer and objects, click ok.

That should do it :)

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EStrom   12-25-2004 at 09:16:14 PM
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You are Santa Claus! This did the trick.

Thanks!! :-D

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_WW_   04-19-2005 at 12:31:27 PM
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bump

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sobelizard   04-19-2005 at 09:41:38 PM
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Folken is Santa Clause? When did you get that gig?

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folken   04-20-2005 at 02:57:56 AM
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Will you be a good little boy? ;)

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