Timspo14 Posted September 24, 2005 Report Share Posted September 24, 2005 Like 3-4 months ago my computer died on me and so i put the HD in another computer to get some important files out of my documents. When i did this, i had to alter the permissions a bit so i could gain access and i eventually got all the stuff off i needed. Well i finally got my computer fixed and put the HD back and everything's working fine except when i clikc "My Documents" it says access is denied. What do i do to fix this. I can't remember since it's been so long.Thanks btw, I'm using XP Home and there's no encryption set up Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cherokeechief Posted September 24, 2005 Report Share Posted September 24, 2005 HOW TO: Take Ownership of a File or Folder in Windows XP http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?...b;en-us;Q308421Take Ownership of Your Files and FoldersWindows Explorer/Locate the file or folder in question/Right Click/Properties/Security/Advanced/Owner Tab. In the change owner box, click new owner. [To Display the Security Tab: Start/Settings/Control Panel/Appearance & Themes/Folder Options. View/Advanced and clear "Use Simple File Sharing".] You can transfer ownership in two ways: The current owner can grant the Take ownership permission to others, allowing those users to take ownership at any time. An administrator can take ownership of any file on the computer. However, the administrator cannot transfer ownership to others. This restriction keeps the administrator accountable. Note: In Windows XP Professional, the Everyone group no longer includes the Anonymous Logon group. extra info here, http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/win_xp_mydocs.htm Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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