Accessing window.old files

[chucky9]

So i backed up loads of files when i wiped my hard drive but i forgot to back up a very important folder and every time i try to access the windows.old folder it says i dont have access, is there anyway i can change that?

 

[mbreslin1954]

What operating system are you running?

Normally I would say to open up Windows Explorer and right-click the Windows.old folder, then left-click on Properties. Then go to the Security tab and give your userid full permissions for the folder, either through the Edit button or the Advanced button. If there is a box to apply the changes to all subfolders and files, make sure to put a checkmark in that box (I think that's only present if you go through Advanced).

 

[chucky9]

worked like a dream thank you so much saved me alot of stressing

 

[mbreslin1954]

No problem, glad I could help!