Here's the basic rundown of the problem :-

  • Machine formerly XP MCE
  • Bought new 2TB SATA drive to replace existing 150GB SATA drive
  • Installed Win7 RC on new drive
  • Attached old drive to other SATA connector
  • Win7 complains I don't have permissions to access folders on old drive

Anyone know what I need to do to render my old drive accessible so I don't lose my data?

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You need to take ownership of the folders. The process to do this is described in detail here

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Thanks Diago, that should sort me out. – Rob Cowell Aug 7 '09 at 13:41
Seriously? Isn't there a no-write way to do this? – Hafthor Aug 8 '09 at 6:33
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