Re: how to open protected files

Thanks that worked. I was able to take possession of the files and open
them
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Doc <glang27@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
My computer will not boot so I have moved the hard drive
over to my other computer using a external box. I can see
the files but they were password protected so I can not open
or copy them. I can not find anywhere that I can use my
password to open these files which are all located in my
documents on the old drive. I have put the drive in another
computer and tried to boot from it but no success. Have
also tried to boot from the safe mode but also no success. Any ideas
Windows XP is the operating system.

You need to disable Simple File Sharing and take ownership of the files.
Take a look at these articles for more info:

How to disable simplified sharing and set permissions on a shared folder
in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307874/

How to take ownership of a file or folder in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;308421

"Access is Denied" Error Message When You Try to Open a Folder
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/810881

Note: 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. To start in Safe Mode, reboot your computer and
start tapping the F8 key as soon as you see anything displayed
on the screen. Keep hitting F8 until the Advanced Startup
Options menu appears. Use the up and down arrow keys on your
keyboard to select Safe Mode. Hit Enter.

Good luck

Nepatsfan



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