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Cant access some files from C drive

by Purewinners May 28, 2005 12:35PM PDT

due to some problems with my computer i wanted to copy some files from my hard drive to my friends computer.....the important files that i wanetd were saved in Desktop. I also wanted to recover few of the emails in my outlook which are saved under my documents/local settings/applications date but it says acceess denied every time i try to get into the applicaton data folder or my desktop folder.....why? Is there no way to recover these files?

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by r. proffitt Former Forum moderator May 28, 2005 12:37PM PDT

Don't create clutter by creating new discussions. When you start a new post, it's for a new topic.

Your topic has not changed and you didn't tell the end result of using K3b with 1/2 the files, etc.

Also, you may have to take OWNERSHIP of the files on the new XP system.

Bob

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by Purewinners May 28, 2005 12:43PM PDT

k3b didnt work even with half files...same error message...

sorry for creating new therad...i just need help by tomorrow monring...i need some really important files...

how do i take ownership? please explain.

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Just answered that at...
by r. proffitt Former Forum moderator May 28, 2005 12:45PM PDT
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i cant find
by Purewinners May 28, 2005 12:55PM PDT

"For Microsoft Windows XP Professional, you need to disable Simple File Sharing, in order to see the Security tab. To disable simple file sharing, follow these steps: Click Start, and then click My Computer. On the Tools menu, click Folder Options, and then click the View tab. In the Advanced Settings section, clear the Use simple file sharing (Recommended) check box. Click OK."

BUT THERE IS NO ADVANCED SETTINGS SECTION UNDER THE VIEW TAB??

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Or you could take ownership.
by r. proffitt Former Forum moderator May 28, 2005 1:01PM PDT

I can't duplicate web content due to forum policy.

You may be flustered and not reading the article.

Bob

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by r. proffitt Former Forum moderator May 28, 2005 1:07PM PDT

"To take ownership of a folder, follow these steps:"

You need to try harder. That section you copied from, may not apply.

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