'access is denied' message

[benv99]

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]

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

 

[kof2000]

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

 

[benv99]

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]

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