Denied access to files on old HDD
Posted by admin on Sep 28th, 2006
I am trying to access files on a HDD from my old machine, which was Win XP. Some folders prompted me to the security tab, and I was able to change ownership and access those files. Others however just keep saying access denied. For instance, I can't copy any files from the My Documents folder. Yet I have gained access to folders within My Docs. I have tried changing ownership of the entire my docs folder, but I end up getting numerous denied messages as Explorer progresses through the files.I do not understand the Security setup in Vista well enough to figure this out. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Oct 2nd, 2006 at 08:48 pm
"Hans" schrieb im Newsbeitrag Hi Hans,I just saw this issue a couple of times browing Microsoft newsgroups. The problem occurs, if users are upgrading from Windows XP (or using old Win XP drives). The reason could be ACL privileg separation settings with SIDs assigned by a WIndows Domain Controller. Switching partitions when ugrading to Vista may generates inaccessible issues. But there is help in sight. Just use the commands:takeown /F<folder> /r /d y icacls <folder> /grand administrators:F /tto overtake ownership and grant full access rights. You need to execute the command in administrator mode.Note: There is also a lousy implementation in thouse tools if you run a localised Windows Vista, you need to use localized parameter values. The help screen shows definitely wrong values. Here in me German Vista I need to use the value "j" (stands for the German Ja) instead of y (means Yes) in parameter /d of takeown. Also the group names in the /grand switch needs to be localized (i.e. administratoren instead of administrators). If you create a small .cmdfile and substitutes <folder> in the commands above with %1, you can create also a shortcut to this cmdfile. After changing the Extended Properties of this shortcut to "Execute as Administrator" (hope the translation is right), you will have a nice drag & drop tool. Just drag one of the nasty folders to the shortcut, confirm the UAC dialog and the owernship will be set to your selected Administrators account.Hope that helpsGreets from GermanyG. Bornwww.borncity.de
Oct 4th, 2006 at 04:43 pm
"GBorn" wrote: Thank you. I now have access to all my files and was able to move them off that drive.Thanks again.Hans