can't read external drive

[famtek]

removed hard drive from failed pc and want to copy data. I attached drive to external device and can see drive and folders. when I try to open a user profile to get to the My Documents folder, I am denied due to an appearnet security settins. how can I overcome this.

thanks

 

[Freestone]

You take ownership of the folders and files:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308421

 

[linney]

HOW TO: Take Ownership of a File or Folder in Windows XP (Q308421)

http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q308/4/21.asp

Error Message: "Access Is Denied" When You Try to Open NTFS File System Folders

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;Q823306#appliesto