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Old November 26th 05, 01:52 AM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.security_admin
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I had to reinstall XP yesterday, and during the process many of my files were
backed up into a directory named My Backup. Many of the files I recovered and
have access, but many others I cannot move, copy or open. I believe this has
something to do with re-naming "My Full Computer name" when seting up the new
install of XP, which locked the files?
Is there something I can change to allow me the "Owner" to regain access to
those files.

Thanks
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Old November 26th 05, 02:06 AM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.security_admin
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Cuz wrote:
I had to reinstall XP yesterday, and during the process many
of my files were backed up into a directory named My Backup.
Many of the files I recovered and have access, but many
others I cannot move, copy or open. I believe this has
something to do with re-naming "My Full Computer name" when
seting up the new install of XP, which locked the files?
Is there something I can change to allow me the "Owner" to
regain access to those files.

Thanks


You may need to take ownership of the files. Take a look here
for
the procedu

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

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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Old November 26th 05, 03:06 AM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.security_admin
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Default Windows XP "no file access"

Nepatsfan,

Thanks a million! Fixed it right up

"Nepatsfan" wrote:

Cuz wrote:
I had to reinstall XP yesterday, and during the process many
of my files were backed up into a directory named My Backup.
Many of the files I recovered and have access, but many
others I cannot move, copy or open. I believe this has
something to do with re-naming "My Full Computer name" when
seting up the new install of XP, which locked the files?
Is there something I can change to allow me the "Owner" to
regain access to those files.

Thanks


You may need to take ownership of the files. Take a look here
for
the procedu

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

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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Old November 26th 05, 03:24 AM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.security_admin
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Default Windows XP "no file access"

You're welcome. Glad to hear you were able to recover your
files.

Nepatsfan

Cuz wrote:
Nepatsfan,

Thanks a million! Fixed it right up

"Nepatsfan" wrote:

Cuz wrote:
I had to reinstall XP yesterday, and during the process
many of my files were backed up into a directory named My
Backup. Many of the files I recovered and have access, but
many others I cannot move, copy or open. I believe this has
something to do with re-naming "My Full Computer name" when
seting up the new install of XP, which locked the files?
Is there something I can change to allow me the "Owner" to
regain access to those files.

Thanks


You may need to take ownership of the files. Take a look
here for
the procedu

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

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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