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SelbyGlenn

SelbyGlenn

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Oct 7, 2002
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Hi there,

I have a laptop with a corrupted OS on it. I have installed XP into a new directory on the laptop so as to gain access to the drive to retrieve my data. My data is under my old user account in documents & settings but I am getting access denied when I try and access it. The properties of any folder on the drive are not displaying the security tab even though the drive is NTFS. I am logged on as administrator.

How do I get the security tab back so that I can get access to my data?

Thanks in advance,


Glenn
BEng MCSE CCA
 
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Is this 'XP Home' addition?

If so, this is not available in that version and the only way to see the security tab is to boot the OS in safe mode.
 
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It's strange because the original Os was XP Home but the new install was XP Pro. I have gone into XP Pro in safe mode and have now taken ownership of the files.

Thanks for your help!

Glenn
BEng MCSE CCA
 
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In XP Pro you need to disable "Use simple file sharing - recommended" in order to see the security tab in normal mode.
 
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Folder Options/ View is the location for "Use simple file sharing - recommended" .
 
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Excellent! Beats having to go into safe mode.

Glenn
BEng MCSE CCA
 
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