How can i retrieve files from old XP installation

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I recently had to install a new hard drive due to a boot problem. I "slaved"
the old hard drive and can access everything on it but my files. When I try
to access files from My Documents, I get "access denied" due to the
reinstallation of XP. Is there a simple solution to this, or am I going to
have to pay someone to get the data off. I know i'm going to be yelled at
for not backing up--trust me, i've heard it and don't need to again! I'm a
novice and sadly am learning the hard way. I just need contructive help if
at all possible.

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THANK YOU!!! I knew there had to be a relatively simple solution.

"Carey Frisch [MVP]" wrote:

> Access is Denied" Error Message When You Try to Open a Folder
> http://support.microsoft.com/defau [...] -us;810881
>
> How to take ownership of a file or folder in Windows XP
> http://support.microsoft.com/defau [...] -us;308421
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> Carey Frisch
> Microsoft MVP
> Windows XP - Shell/User
> Microsoft Newsgroups
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> Get Windows XP Service Pack 2 with Advanced Security Technologies:
> http://www.microsoft.com/athome/se [...] hoose.mspx
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> "CSBoaz" wrote:
>
> | I recently had to install a new hard drive due to a boot problem. I "slaved"
> | the old hard drive and can access everything on it but my files. When I try
> | to access files from My Documents, I get "access denied" due to the
> | reinstallation of XP. Is there a simple solution to this, or am I going to
> | have to pay someone to get the data off. I know i'm going to be yelled at
> | for not backing up--trust me, i've heard it and don't need to again! I'm a
> | novice and sadly am learning the hard way. I just need contructive help if
> | at all possible.
>