Re: need to access protected profile data from a different winxp parti

From: Rock (rock_at_mail.nospam.net)
Date: 12/25/04


Date: Sat, 25 Dec 2004 15:45:32 -0800

firefox wrote:

> Ok The best way to describe this is give the scenario.
>
> Win XP - Starting to run like DOG (surprise surprise), so did repair
> install, which failed now can't get access to documents held in a protected
> profile, or outlook pst files. Installed a new clean install on 2nd HD
> partition, went well, however before formatting 1st partition i need to
> recover all the old files in 'docs and settings', however when trying to open
> profile folder, it says 'ACCESS DENIED' Now how do I get access to these
> files using the new installed partition?????????

You need to take ownership of the folders and files. Start | Run | Help
and Support, type in ownership, for detailed information - or see this
link: HOW TO: Take Ownership of a File or Folder in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=308421



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