Restored security settings locks folders and more

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.security_admin (More info?)

Dave wrote:

> Hi,
>
> I have a backup I did from my laptop 60GB HD to an external 200GB HD.
> I installed a new 80GB HD and new apps in my laptop.
>
> I plugged the external 200GB HD containing the backup from my 60GB HD
> into
> my notebook. I then proceed to restore selected data elements like my
> Outlook pst files, bookmarks and mail local folders.
>
> It appears that I did not uncheck the security settings.
>
> Now if I try to access any of the restored items in the various
> folders, the folder is locked.
>
> It seems that maybe it picked up the user security settings from the
> old 60GB HD and when restoring it on my brand new 80GB HD with a new
> version of Windows and new admin, it's thinks I'm not the same person
> so it won't let me
> or the apps open the folder and data files. I think this what is
> going on.
>
> Is there anyway with me as XP admin (I have SP2 installed and am using
> XP Pro) that I can overide the security settings and access the files
> and folders?
>
> Also my icons in my quick launch tool bar don't show up anymore. I'm
> thinking that I restored something there and it too is now locked.
>

I don't know about the last item, but for the files you need to take
ownership. Either look up "take ownership" in XP's Help & Support or
read the MS KB article here:

Take Ownership of a File or Folder in Windows XP [Q308421] -
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=308421

Malke
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