Access Denied for files in XP

[jay2uk]

Hi,

I recently backed up my files which were in the XP user documents folder onto a n external harddrive, then i reformatted the disc and attempted to restore the files. I now can't copy/read some files as im getting "access denied" when i try to read files. I tried adjusting the permissions to allow the current user to have full access, but even after enablingt that i still get the "access denied " message.. Can someone help me please.

Cheers
Jay

[MJohnson]

Thanks for contacting PC Tools.

Regarding the "access denied" messages when trying to copy files over.

Please note that File Recover is not able to 'reset/restore' file permissions. It seems that something may have happened to the characteristics of the files when you backed them up onto the external drive.

File Recover has been designed to recover the remaining data on your hard disk. However, File Recover is not designed to repair the content of files. It is important to know the difference so you understand what File Recover does.

For more detailed information on File Recover please go to: http://www.pctools.com/file-recover/

Kind regards,

Matt Johnson
Technical Support Representative

PC TOOLS Pty Ltd
http://www.pctools.com

[kets25]

what you need to do with the file attached to your computer log on as a adminitrator click on my computer ,go to tool last option i think it is folders option then click view scroll down the advance section and un click simple file sharing then apply.go to the file that you need to unlock and right mouse click go to properties ,security tab,then information comes up click ok,go to advance ,click owner tab select who get owner rights then tick to you left hand coner to the bottom the box to replace owner.then ok.:)

[dudeinAmerica]

When you originally setup the user account in XP a long time ago you selected to make your files "Private". That option just makes it so other users can't access your files.

To fix it:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/810881

You can also convert the drive to FAT32, which will get rid of permissions, but I'd only use it if you've tried everything else. If you have to go that route, you'll have to use a partition software such as PartitionMagic (http://www.soft32.com/download_151.html) (Windows won't go from NTFS down to FAT32).

[advin]

you should get back the owner rights for accessing files by going to properties of that folder......

[DavidB]

kets25

You got it !!
I used "Windows XP restore", to backup all my music to from C:\ to an external drive. Then I reinstalled ("fresh/new" install of XP) to C:\ .

When I tried to restore the music from the external drive back to C:\, I got the "access denied" :( message. Using your instructions I now have access to all of the files again!!

Thank you kets25!!:)

[gadgeteeer]

try editing the security attribute of your folder. Make sure that your account has full access and ownership of the folder.
I think that will do it.
:)

[brandon.leung]

what you need to do with the file attached to your computer log on as a adminitrator click on my computer ,go to tool last option i think it is folders option then click view scroll down the advance section and un click simple file sharing then apply.go to the file that you need to unlock and right mouse click go to properties ,security tab,then information comes up click ok,go to advance ,click owner tab select who get owner rights then tick to you left hand coner to the bottom the box to replace owner.then ok.:)
I never been on this web site before, but after reading this guys post and solving my restore problem; I now have different opinion about online help resources! AGAIN, THANKX MAN!!!!