windows 2000 ntfs acl in windows XP home

[sam]

I upgraded my windows 2000 pro system to windows xp home. I keep one partition on my disk for the os and another for my data so when I upgrade I do not loose it. However, it appears that the ntfs security in windows xp home is some sort of "user friendly
" version, which is fine, but I have some old windows 2000 files that I cannot delete because of how the acl was set up. Does anyone know how to force the delete and overcome this? Is there a way to get access to the acl in windows XP home?

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

Well, you went about your "upgrade" all wrong.
First, one cannot upgrade over Windows 2000
using Windows XP Home....only XP Pro can
perform this upgrade.

Second, you managed to go ahead and install
XP Home in the same partition as Windows 2000.
This is highly undesirable having two operating
systems residing in the same partition.

To correct this anomaly, you'll need to backup
your important files and documents and proceed
with a clean install of Windows XP Home.

Follow this procedure:

The Windows XP CD is bootable and contains all the tools necessary
to partition and format your drive. Follow this procedure and allow
Windows XP to partition and format your drive:

NOTE: It would be best to physically disconnect all your peripheral hardware
devices, except the monitor, mouse and keyboard, before installing XP.

NOTE: If you have an internal Zip Drive installed, physically disconnect the
EIDE and power cable to it before proceeding, otherwise your main
hard drive may not be assigned the customary C: drive letter.
After installing Windows XP, you may then reconnect it.

1. Open your BIOS and set your "CD Drive as the first bootable device".

===> Accessing Motherboard BIOS
===> http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/bios_manufacturer.htm

2. Insert your Windows XP CD in the CD Drive and reboot your computer.
3. You'll see a message to boot to the CD....follow the instructions.
4. The setup menu will appear and you should elect to delete all the existing
Windows partitions, then create a new partition, then format the primary
partition (preferably NTFS) and proceed to install Windows XP.

5. Clean Install Windows XP
http://michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html

[Courtesy of Michael Stevens, MS-MVP]

6. ==> Immediately after installing Windows XP, turn on XP's Firewall.
==> http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

7. After Windows XP is installed, visit the Windows Update website
and download the available "Critical Updates".

8. After installing the critical updates, be sure and visit the support website
of the manufacturer of the computer to download and install any
available Windows XP compatible drivers, such as video adapter
and audio drivers.

9. If you happen to run into any installation difficulties, use the following resources:

How to Troubleshoot Windows XP Problems During Installation
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;310064

Troubleshooting Windows XP Setup
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_setup.htm

[Courtesy of MS-MVP Kelly Theriot]


--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

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"sam" > wrote in message:
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|I upgraded my windows 2000 pro system to windows xp home. I keep one partition on my disk for the os and
another for my data so when I upgrade I do not loose it. However, it appears that the ntfs security in
windows xp home is some sort of "user friendly" version, which is fine, but I have some old windows 2000 files
that I cannot delete because of how the acl was set up. Does anyone know how to force the delete and overcome
this? Is there a way to get access to the acl in windows XP home?

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

I would suggest performing a backup of the important
files and documents that are currently on your D: drive,
then proceed to reformat it using Computer Management:

Right-click on MY COMPUTER and select:
Manage > Disk Management

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

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"sam" > wrote in message:
...

| Hi Carey,
|
| I was unclear when describing my setup. I have two paritions on my hard drive: one for the os and another
for my data. I "upgraded" my computer by performing a clean install on of windows XP home on my os partition
(not the microsoft upgrade), but I did not format my data partition because I actually want to keep that data.
|
| Windows XP home is working fine, but there are ACLs left over on my data partition from the prior windows
2000 ntfs. Can I change thoes acls or delete the files?

[Sharon F]

On Wed, 17 Mar 2004 09:51:07 -0800, sam wrote:

> I upgraded my windows 2000 pro system to windows xp home. I keep one
> partition on my disk for the os and another for my data so when I
> upgrade I do not loose it. However, it appears that the ntfs security
> in windows xp home is some sort of "user friendly" version, which is
> fine, but I have some old windows 2000 files that I cannot delete
> because of how the acl was set up. Does anyone know how to force the
> delete and overcome this? Is there a way to get access to the acl in
> windows XP home?

If the files were not encrypted:
HOW TO: Take Ownership of a File or Folder in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;308421

--
Sharon F
MS MVP - Windows XP Shell/User