cross post on windows problem

[lbjgh]

My buddy has a laptop which contains a whack of pictures that he can't access.

His system was not working correctly so he reinstalled winxp over the previous installation to try and "fix" things. He did not format the drive with the reinstall of winXP.

When it came time to setup the user account he created a new user name so that he didn't wipe out the previous user name and info.

His laptop is now up and running but he can access the previous user files under the "Documents and Settings" folder even though he can see the folder.

I suggested getting a Linux boot disk that supports NTFS and moving the images but thought I'd see if anyone had some tips before we go that route.

If the windows guys can't help I was hoping the linux guys could redirect me to a Linux disto that would create a bootable CD that would allow us to move the file on the HD.

tx LBJGH

[Lesley]

I've done that before and all I had to do was change the permissions on the folders I couldn't access. Is it xp home or pro? If it's home then it may not work but with pro you can definitely go in and change permissions and take ownership. He'll need to go to my computer, tools, folder options, view tab, scroll to the bottom and uncheck "use simple file sharing". After that all he should need to do is right click on the folder, go to sharing and security, security tab and add himself as a user with full access. I would also suggest after he adds himself that he remove the other users from the old install. There's an advanced button on the permissions page which will take him to several other options including ownership options. It's pretty straightforward.

[lbjgh]

tx, Admincat. :) I'll get him to give it a go tomorrow.

[Lesley]

How did he make out?

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;308421&sd=tech

This link may also help

[lbjgh]

Thanks Lesley, TCM helped out... I forgot to post back... my buddy says thanks. :)

[Lesley]

Great news