Windows XP Pro question...Please help!

Hi everybody, my first time here and really need your help!

I have Windows XP Pro installed and...

- Computer had to be replaced
- in the New system ( cannot use old drive as C drive)

My problem...How do I :

-access the administrator info? It shows zero wich is not the case
-access itunes purchases
-access to all locked info like photos, documents, etc...

I won't be able to sit in front of the computer till late so I need to collect as many answers now to work on it later.
All help is fully apreciated!!!

Ps: Computer never crashed!

 

We're going to need a little background here...

To me, it sounds like you've got a new hard drive, and installed Windows on it, as well as set up your existing drive as slave...am I correct?

 

old pwr supply crashed
bought new pc with windows media
old drive is ide, new is sata so can't swap

 

put old c drive in a fw400 case
new pc recognizes it just fine

 

got most of files and photos off retrospect b/u drive
when i try to open old 'users' folder admin it tells me i don't have access
but does not go on to offer me an area to type passcode

 

so the question is how do i access/open old admin protected data? i guess . . .

 

Ahh!
So, you're using your new computer to browse the old hard drive, correct?

You will have to take ownership of the files, because your new computer's administrative account isn't the same as the old. Its a pain, but a sound security feature. Here's how to do it:

1. Go to the Root (top) folder you wish to access
2. Right-click the parent folder
3. Select 'Properties'
4. On the folder properties dialog, select the 'Security' tab (post back if you don't have this tab - we can help)
5. Press the 'Advanced' button
6. On the advanced security settings dialog, select the 'Owner' tab
7. Under 'Change Owner To', select one of your administrative accounts
8. Check the box next to 'Replace Owner On Subcontainers And Objects'
9. Apply your settings

Now, windows will make your current administrative account the owner of all the files in the root folder you selected. You may also need to define permissions, but we can help you with that. Post back and let us know how it goes!

@TimW NEEENER NEENER NEENER!!! I post FASTER

 

Wow. Thank you!
No I did not try right clicking the folder - however, it looks like you have given me enough to access. Thank you.

what if the security tab doesn't appear (Mada #4)?

 

If that's the case, then we will have to turn off simple file sharing. Here's how:

1. Open Windows Explorer
2. Select 'Folder Options' from the 'Tools' menu
3. On the 'Folder Options' dialog, select the 'View' tab
4. Under 'Advanced Settings' scroll down to 'Use Simple File Sharing'
5. Uncheck the box next to 'Use Simple File Sharing' (or check it - I can't remember which)
6. Apply your settings

Now, when you go into the properties of any file and folder you should have a sercurity tab where you can apply the actions Tim and I are recommending you to.