Hard Drive to Hard Drive

[Shipmb]

Ok so I had a big problem with my secondary computer. I got the Error that says it can't tell if my windows is activated so I need to format that hard-drive. Well since I can login I put the hard-drive into my primary computer to transfer all of the files. So now I go to copy the files I need from that hard-drive to this one but guess what. It says "access denied" :shock: . So now I need to figure a way to get past that access denied either hacking the drive or something else. Anyone know what I could do? I basically need to just copy the My Document folder of my user account on that hard-drive. I was thinking dos but I have no idea how to copy files through dos :( :(

[jhaley]

the administrator's account on the primary computer needs to take ownership and have full control rights to the files on the transplanted drive.

To take ownership of a file or folder
Open Windows Explorer, and then locate the file or folder you want to take ownership of.

Right-click the file or folder, click Properties, and then click the Security tab.

Click Advanced, and then click the Owner tab.

In the Change owner to box, click the new owner.

(Optional) To change the owner of all subcontainers and objects within the tree, select the Replace owner on subcontainers and objects check box.

Notes

To open Windows Explorer, click Start, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, and then click Windows Explorer.

If you are not joined to a domain and want to view the Security tab, see To display the Security tab.

You can transfer ownership in two ways:

The current owner can grant the Take ownership permission to others, allowing those users to take ownership at any time.

An administrator can take ownership of any file on the computer. However, the administrator cannot transfer ownership to others.

This restriction keeps the administrator accountable.

In Windows XP Professional, the Everyone group no longer includes the Anonymous Logon group.

[Shipmb]

yeah I just found a website with that hehe, I searched google forever until I finally entered the correct search information lol.


Thanks Mr. Haley