microsoft.public.windowsxp.security_admin

"Malke" wrote:

> XTZGZoReX wrote:
>
> > I recently changed to Windows XP from Windows Home Server.
> >
> > However, it might seem this wasn't very smart, as WHS left its permissions
> > behind, meaning that I can't access half my folders and files now.
> >
> > I would somehow need to remove these permissions so I could claim
> > ownership over my folders/files again.
> >
> > Thanks!
>
> I see that no one has answered you. I saw your post yesterday and puzzled
> over what it really means. Since you can't install XP over WHS, you must
> mean that you've saved data files somewhere else and now are getting
> "access denied" errors. Or at least this is my guess. If I'm correct, then
> simply take ownership of the files:
>
> Take Ownership of a File or Folder in Windows XP [Q308421] -
> http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=308421
>
> How Do I Get the Security tab in Folder Properties? -
> http://www.dougknox.com/xp/tips/xp_security_tab.htm
>
> If you mean something else, then post back with a better description of what
> you've done and the problem.
>
>
> Malke
> --
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> Don't Panic!
>

That was EXACTLY what I meant! And I now have full control of my files
again. Thank you so much! :)