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Using Seagate to migrate files from XP computer to Windows 8.1 computer

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I have a full back-up of my old XP computer on a Seagate external hard drive. When I plug it into my new Windows 8.1 computer I can see the various folders but can't open them.

 

 

First I get a security message saying "You don't currently have permission to access this folder" followed by "You don't have permission to

 

access this folder", and finally takes me to a screen that tells me I don't have permission to access it "even as an administrator". The is takes me to a set of "change" screens that make no sense.

 

 

Anyone have any idea what's going on?

 

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