setting permissions for files

I havent been able to access files in one of my storage folders. This i
a folder that I created so that I dont have to load software from th
disc everytime I format. Well for some reason I dont have th
permission now to access the files. I have not formated in a while, s
I dont know why I dont have permission. I am also the administrator. M
OS is windows xp pro sp2 and its a dual boot setup with x64. I can
access the files in this folder from either OS. I have a bunch o
important stuff and pictures of my kids, so if someone has an
suggestions please provide them. I remeber in 2000 they have
permissions tab when you right click the file. Please help...
Thanks
Charle

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Malke
Thu Nov 10 18:23:28 CST 2005

Charleslong wrote:

>
> I havent been able to access files in one of my storage folders. This
> is a folder that I created so that I dont have to load software from
> the disc everytime I format. Well for some reason I dont have the
> permission now to access the files. I have not formated in a while, so
> I dont know why I dont have permission. I am also the administrator.
> My OS is windows xp pro sp2 and its a dual boot setup with x64. I cant
> access the files in this folder from either OS. I have a bunch of
> important stuff and pictures of my kids, so if someone has any
> suggestions please provide them. I remeber in 2000 they have a
> permissions tab when you right click the file. Please help...
> Thanks
> Charles
>
>
I don't know what changed either since I can't see your computer, but
try taking ownership of the files:

Take Ownership of a File or Folder in Windows XP [Q308421] -
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=308421

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Charleslong
Thu Nov 10 20:54:16 CST 2005


Malke Wrote:
> Charleslong wrote:
>
> >
> > I havent been able to access files in one of my storage folders.
> This
> > is a folder that I created so that I dont have to load software from
> > the disc everytime I format. Well for some reason I dont have the
> > permission now to access the files. I have not formated in a while,
> so
> > I dont know why I dont have permission. I am also the administrator.
> > My OS is windows xp pro sp2 and its a dual boot setup with x64. I
> cant
> > access the files in this folder from either OS. I have a bunch of
> > important stuff and pictures of my kids, so if someone has any
> > suggestions please provide them. I remeber in 2000 they have a
> > permissions tab when you right click the file. Please help...
> > Thanks
> > Charles
> >
> >
> I don't know what changed either since I can't see your computer, but
> try taking ownership of the files:
>
> Take Ownership of a File or Folder in Windows XP [Q308421] -
> http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=308421
>
> Malke
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Thanks for your reply Malke, I knew to right click, similar to windows
2000, but when I right click I dont have a security tab. Is there a way
to make this future available?


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Charleslong
Thu Nov 10 20:56:32 CST 2005


Charleslong Wrote:
> Thanks for your reply Malke, I knew to right click, similar to windows
> 2000, but when I right click I dont have a security tab. Is there a way
> to make this future available?

Oh yeah, the options are "properties and sharing... sharing is the
closest thing related to security, but im guessing that this isint it."
if I could post a snap shot of what im trying to explain, I would. Is
there a way to do that on this board?
Thanks
Charles


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Malke
Fri Nov 11 07:10:48 CST 2005

Charleslong wrote:

>
> Charleslong Wrote:
>> Thanks for your reply Malke, I knew to right click, similar to
>> windows 2000, but when I right click I dont have a security tab. Is
>> there a way to make this future available?
>
> Oh yeah, the options are "properties and sharing... sharing is the
> closest thing related to security, but im guessing that this isint
> it." if I could post a snap shot of what im trying to explain, I
> would. Is there a way to do that on this board?
> Thanks
> Charles
>
>

In order to get the security tab:

a. The drive must be NTFS
b. In Folder Options - View, uncheck 'Use Simple File Sharing'. That is
the level used in Home, and for some strange reason is on by default in
Pro, too.

If the drive is NTFS and the version is XP Home, go into Safe Mode to
see the security tab. Or go into Safe Mode and log into the normally
hidden Administrator account and see if you can access the data that
way. If you can, try copying it to your user account's My Documents and
delete the original folder. You can always make it again.

If all else fails, use Knoppix to copy the data (which isn't affected by
XP permissions), then delete the folder (from Windows), recreate it,
and put the data back.

Malke
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