G
Gerry
http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org/how_do_i_take_ownership_of_a_fol.htm
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Hope this helps.
Gerry
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FCA
Stourport, England
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Svengali wrote:
> As I mentioned in my reply, I am trying to fix the same problem. I
> have few questions that I hope some one can answer. I have already
> pulled the drive, connected it to my desktop, and backed it up to an
> external USB drive using the Windows backup utility. However, I would
> much rather just copying the Document and Setting folder to the USB
> drive. I am not familiar with how the back-up works and how to
> restore the data, etc.
>
> When I tried to get into the Document & Settings folder, I got
> "Accessed Denied". I tried to take ownership as directed in the KB,
> but I was unsuccessful. Does any one know the answer to this problem?
> I have admin rights on all accounts on both machines. Does my desktop
> have to be booted in Safe Mode to get access to admin rights? I don't
> understand why this happens since the backup utility copied the
> folder without any problems.
>
> Second, if I get one of these boot CDs, and can get to the DOS
> prompt, will it allow me to copy the Document and Settings folder
> directly from the laptop drive over to my external USB drive? I have
> a Windows password on the machine but no boot password.
>
> Third, if I elect to repair the registry by replacing it with an older
> version that I know worked or follow the KB instructions for doing a
> repair using the files from the System32 repair folder, will my data
> stay intact? Also, how does it affect the programs installed? For
> instance let's say that I installed a program that is not included in
> the old registry files. Couldn't this lead to another crash when I
> restart Windows? I am being really painstaking about this because
> there are some applications that I am trying to save. Thanks.
>
>
> "GreenieLeBrun" wrote:
>
>>
>>
>> MOB wrote:
>>> I have Windows XP on my HP laptop computer. This morning, late for
>>> an appointment, I hurriedly turned off my laptop manually because I
>>> couldn't get out of one or two programs--Eudora and/or WordPerfect.
>>> They were crossed on the screen and I received several messages re
>>> "there was a problem, do you want to send a report. . ."
>>>
>>> When I returned two hours later and turned on the computer, it
>>> wouldn't boot into Windows. The Windows logo and blue progress
>>> indicator come on, but then the screen gets dark and the HP screen
>>> comes on.
>>>
>>> Every 5 or 10 minutes, that routine repeats. I did the F-8 Last
>>> Configuration . . ., but nothing changed.
>>>
>>> I've never backed up my laptop -- it's not heavily loaded. There
>>> are, however, a few document folders that are extremely important
>>> to me, so I'm anxious about losing them.
>>>
>>> Any suggestions?
>>
>> Try booting from a "live" CD and copying the folders to a usb device.
>>
>> Have a look at
>>
>> BartPE ( http://www.nu2.nu/pebuilder/ )
>>
>> Ultimate Boot CD for Windows http://www.ubcd4win.com/
>>
>> Knoppix http://www.knoppix.org/
--
Hope this helps.
Gerry
~~~~
FCA
Stourport, England
Enquire, plan and execute
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Svengali wrote:
> As I mentioned in my reply, I am trying to fix the same problem. I
> have few questions that I hope some one can answer. I have already
> pulled the drive, connected it to my desktop, and backed it up to an
> external USB drive using the Windows backup utility. However, I would
> much rather just copying the Document and Setting folder to the USB
> drive. I am not familiar with how the back-up works and how to
> restore the data, etc.
>
> When I tried to get into the Document & Settings folder, I got
> "Accessed Denied". I tried to take ownership as directed in the KB,
> but I was unsuccessful. Does any one know the answer to this problem?
> I have admin rights on all accounts on both machines. Does my desktop
> have to be booted in Safe Mode to get access to admin rights? I don't
> understand why this happens since the backup utility copied the
> folder without any problems.
>
> Second, if I get one of these boot CDs, and can get to the DOS
> prompt, will it allow me to copy the Document and Settings folder
> directly from the laptop drive over to my external USB drive? I have
> a Windows password on the machine but no boot password.
>
> Third, if I elect to repair the registry by replacing it with an older
> version that I know worked or follow the KB instructions for doing a
> repair using the files from the System32 repair folder, will my data
> stay intact? Also, how does it affect the programs installed? For
> instance let's say that I installed a program that is not included in
> the old registry files. Couldn't this lead to another crash when I
> restart Windows? I am being really painstaking about this because
> there are some applications that I am trying to save. Thanks.
>
>
> "GreenieLeBrun" wrote:
>
>>
>>
>> MOB wrote:
>>> I have Windows XP on my HP laptop computer. This morning, late for
>>> an appointment, I hurriedly turned off my laptop manually because I
>>> couldn't get out of one or two programs--Eudora and/or WordPerfect.
>>> They were crossed on the screen and I received several messages re
>>> "there was a problem, do you want to send a report. . ."
>>>
>>> When I returned two hours later and turned on the computer, it
>>> wouldn't boot into Windows. The Windows logo and blue progress
>>> indicator come on, but then the screen gets dark and the HP screen
>>> comes on.
>>>
>>> Every 5 or 10 minutes, that routine repeats. I did the F-8 Last
>>> Configuration . . ., but nothing changed.
>>>
>>> I've never backed up my laptop -- it's not heavily loaded. There
>>> are, however, a few document folders that are extremely important
>>> to me, so I'm anxious about losing them.
>>>
>>> Any suggestions?
>>
>> Try booting from a "live" CD and copying the folders to a usb device.
>>
>> Have a look at
>>
>> BartPE ( http://www.nu2.nu/pebuilder/ )
>>
>> Ultimate Boot CD for Windows http://www.ubcd4win.com/
>>
>> Knoppix http://www.knoppix.org/