Can't get into my harddrive

[Peter]

Please help!

I have 2 computers and I transferred one hard drive from one to the other. I
did have a password set on that drive as you entered Windows XP. Now on the
other computer, the harddrive's folders show up but ACCESS IS DENIED to most
including My Documents because I must have encrypted it at some point I
think. Or is it the password that's causing it to be accessed. How do I
bypass/get rid of the passwords/encryption? I hope that my explanation is
clear enough.

Thanks for any tips.

[Nepatsfan]

x_HHg.18957$tP4.2568@clgrps12,
Peter > wrote:
> Please help!
>
> I have 2 computers and I transferred one hard drive from one
> to the other. I did have a password set on that drive as you
> entered Windows XP. Now on the other computer, the
> harddrive's folders show up but ACCESS IS DENIED to most
> including My Documents because I must have encrypted it at
> some point I think. Or is it the password that's causing it
> to be accessed. How do I bypass/get rid of the
> passwords/encryption? I hope that my explanation is clear
> enough.
> Thanks for any tips.

You need to take ownership of the files. Take a look at these
articles for more info:

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

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

"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