Question about permissions!

tres · 11 Mar 2010 at 16:14

Hi all,

I've just installed Windows 7 onto an old XP machine, and it installed fine (moving the old Windows installation into a folder etc)

The problem is, however, I can't access my old documents!

I got into Documents & Settings, and it told me I couldn't access the named drive. I went into the security tab, and gave the new user (and "everyone") full access.

This seemed to work. I could then access Documents & Settings\User\My Documents

But trying to open, copy or cut any of these files so I can move them into my new My Documents throws up the permission error. And more permission errors when I try to give myself permission!

The new 7 user is an admin level account.

Any ideas?

PatZ1989 · 11 Mar 2010 at 16:16

take ownership of the files, within the permissions under security there will be an advanced button that will contain an ownership tab. assign yourself the owner and all will be fine

tres · 11 Mar 2010 at 16:21

I tried that - wouldn't let me!

PatZ1989 · 11 Mar 2010 at 16:36

hmm, odd. any errors when you do it or just "no" lol

swinnie · 11 Mar 2010 at 17:19

Did you ensure that the security permissions were applied to all files/folders?

tres · 11 Mar 2010 at 21:25

Pat & swinnie - thanks so much, got it sorted with your help!

JessicaD · 16 Mar 2010 at 22:59

Tres,

You not only need to change the permissions but also take ownership of the Documents & Settings files as well as it's subconents.

Should you require additional assistance with this process, Microsoft does have an official Windows 7 Support Forum located here http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/category/w7itpro/ . It is supported by product specialists as well as engineers and support teams.

Jessica
Microsoft Windows Client Team

SiriusB · 16 Mar 2010 at 23:13

What's with the appearence of MS employees lately?

Stelly · 16 Mar 2010 at 23:26

SiriusB said:
What's with the appearence of MS employees lately?

I was wondering that as well, but as the lady said you need to take ownership of the folder as the ACL needs to be changed to reflect, well, you...

Stelly
(general no one, but possible axe weilding psycho team)

iv-tecman · 16 Mar 2010 at 23:35

SiriusB said:
What's with the appearence of MS employees lately?

Not only Microsoft employees, I noted a Corsair tech support chap over in the memory forums, and I swear a couple are AMD /ATI employees or tech support in the graphics forums....

.one. · 17 Mar 2010 at 01:31

SiriusB said:
What's with the appearence of MS employees lately?

And why oh why do they need to put "Microsoft Windows Client Team" at the bottom of the post , surly that's nothing to brag about

Jay
Man with very big penis in the porno industry.

Edit: Damn just read Stelly post beat me to it.