Hi,
I kept a large music folder on my family computer. I didn't want anyone accessing it because I had past problems with my family accidentally deleting or moving files. So, while logged on to my account (which was one of the Administrator accounts), I selected a security option under the folder's Properties menu that denied access to everyone. However, I was always able to re-access that security tab so that I could change this selection.
Last week our computer had a major software problem (it wouldn't boot up), so I reinstalled Windows XP. I re-created my user account (using the same username), and tried to re-access the file. However, an error message appears telling me that 'Access is Denied.' That security option checklist is no longer present, and the folder is marked as "Read-Only" (it can not be changed from that setting). There is no way to open it, copy it, or move it.
I don't know if this will help, but it's impossible to access the file through My Computer. However, I tried sending one of the files within the folder to a friend through Windows Live Messenger, and I was able to look through the folder and see all the sub-folders and files. I wasn't able to send or copy any of the files, but I was able to see them all.
I guess I am just looking for a way to override the forbidden-access selection. I would really really appreciate the help! Thank you!
I kept a large music folder on my family computer. I didn't want anyone accessing it because I had past problems with my family accidentally deleting or moving files. So, while logged on to my account (which was one of the Administrator accounts), I selected a security option under the folder's Properties menu that denied access to everyone. However, I was always able to re-access that security tab so that I could change this selection.
Last week our computer had a major software problem (it wouldn't boot up), so I reinstalled Windows XP. I re-created my user account (using the same username), and tried to re-access the file. However, an error message appears telling me that 'Access is Denied.' That security option checklist is no longer present, and the folder is marked as "Read-Only" (it can not be changed from that setting). There is no way to open it, copy it, or move it.
I don't know if this will help, but it's impossible to access the file through My Computer. However, I tried sending one of the files within the folder to a friend through Windows Live Messenger, and I was able to look through the folder and see all the sub-folders and files. I wasn't able to send or copy any of the files, but I was able to see them all.
I guess I am just looking for a way to override the forbidden-access selection. I would really really appreciate the help! Thank you!