'access is denied' message

benv99 · 07-13-2005, 05:17 AM

i have reinstalled windows xp and i cannot access or modify files on another partition. i still have the same login name but i no longer have a password. i think its to do with user permissions but i cant remember how to change them. any help please?

Trizoy · 07-13-2005, 05:43 AM

do you want to keep the information on the other partition? If not just delete it and rejoin both partitions.

kof2000 · 07-13-2005, 05:59 AM

are you trying to access the documents folder? you might of chosen to protect that directory when you are using that drive.

benv99 · 07-14-2005, 09:23 AM

ok i figured it out.
first needed to turn off simple file sharing (tools>folder options>view etc.)
now in the properties of the drive there is a security tab.
the permissions for the users can be changed here.

Platinum · 07-14-2005, 02:35 PM

Yea, but you'll need to be logged on as an Administrator to change the permissions.

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07-13-2005, 05:43 AM	#2 (permalink)
Trizoy VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mountain View, Ca Posts: 4,673	do you want to keep the information on the other partition? If not just delete it and rejoin both partitions.

07-14-2005, 09:23 AM	#4 (permalink)
benv99 New Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Age: 22 Posts: 14	ok i figured it out. first needed to turn off simple file sharing (tools>folder options>view etc.) now in the properties of the drive there is a security tab. the permissions for the users can be changed here.

07-14-2005, 02:35 PM	#5 (permalink)
Platinum Platinum Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: New York Age: 20 Posts: 771	Yea, but you'll need to be logged on as an Administrator to change the permissions.