Hi,

I hope someone can help.

I have just reinstalled windows and now I cant get in to some folders from the previous installation. How do I unlock these so I can get back in. I think there is some options to do with security??

Thanks in advance!

Welcome to PCHF deadlyhifi

You need to "take ownership" of the folders/files. Right click on the folder > properties > security tab > advanced > permissions tab > add your new username (make sure that the "Replace user permissons..... box is ticked at the bottom).

Then owner tab > do the same

If the security tab is not showing open Windows Explorer > Tools > Folder Options > view - scroll to the bottom of the list and un-check "use simple file sharing".

I have got through the first folder now, but am having problems getting through the ones after it?!

Make sure you select to propogate the rights thru the child folders and files - that way your ownership will be granted in all sub folders and files contained within. All of the options are available thru the security tab.

Microsoft Guide

I have just done it great. However I now have another problem. There was a lot of pictures in my shared pictures and now I cant even find the original shared folder with these pictures in. Where could this be?

Try searching for the file extensions in Search - like this - *.jpg, *.png, *.gif, *.bmp etc....

Hello to all!

Me has the same and/or similar problem, with a twist.

I get this error message:
*****
D:\My Documents is not accessible.

Access is denied.
*****

This is from a fresh install of WINXP PRO

Twist: Folder properties for all folders, are "General" "Sharing" "Customize".
So unable to change ownership, tired logging in with Administrator too.

Thank you for your time and efforts.

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