nobby999 wrote:
> Hi
>
> i had a windows xpSP2 PC which i had backed up on to an external hard
> drive.
>
> That PC appeared to die and so i bought a new desktop with Vista on.
> With regards to photos i am able to open up some files, however the most
> recent that were added im unable to open. It says you do not have
> permission.
> i have followed several guides that i have found on line to open these
> but they dont work.
>
> Why is it i can open some files on this external hard drive and nt
> others? Typically the ones i cant open have very important sentiment to
> me
>
>
Try this (these are the steps on W7, but I think they are the same for
Vista):
- Right click on the root directory
- Go to settings and select the Security tab.
- Select the Advanced button
- Change owner to your user name
- Exit and go back to change the access permissions
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Regards,
Hank Arnold
Microsoft MVP
Windows Server - Directory Services
http://mypcassistant.blogspot.com/
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