Trying to change file permissions on a new build with old hard drive

[routinetrafficstop]

I wasn't sure exactly where this needed to go... At my place of business we had a computer go out. I saved some of the components like the hard drive (which was what was needed most out of the old rig). I then built a new computer from parts ordered on n.e.

I also got an external enclosure for the old hard drive so I could transfer the old files that ere on the desktop of the old computer on the new one. We had several word/xcel documents that are on the old HD that we need on the new one.

When I attempted to transfer the files over I was getting permission errors/write protection errors. I tried to go in and change the permissions for the drive/folders/files I also tried to change "ownership" but still I couldn't get it done.


it states "you need administrator permission to move this file" I grant it administrator permission then I get a box that states: "You need permission to perform this action" "You require permission from the computers administrator to move this file"

Then i click try again and it asks again - stuck in a loop.

Let me know if this question needs to be moved to a different area.

Also let me know if I can provide any additional information

I've tried right clicking and changing permissions etc... i'm not sure if I did it right - still this seems like a simple fix but i've just been having a bit of trouble with it.

Thanks for your help,

Aaron Miles

 

[mcnumpty23]

this usually works with stubborn files

you can select multiple files or folders at once though not the whole drive

ie cant right click drive C but can select every folder in drive C then right click

takes a while to complete if you select a lot of files/folders

http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-vista/add-take-ownership-to-explorer-right-click-menu-in-vista/

 

[routinetrafficstop]

yeah i just have a few single files that I need off of our old hard drive's desktop folder... I'll look into Linux live - I haven't heard of that so I'll do a little research. I'll also just try selecting all the files on the desktop and copying them over at once too - see if that solution works.

 

[routinetrafficstop]

yeah it wont let me select single or multiple files or folders then copy over - giving me the same issue - asking for the same permissions and getting stuck in the same "try again" loop.

Also the old hard drive was on a XP system... and the new systems are win 7 if that is of any importance...

 

[mcnumpty23]

heres a live version of linux if the take ownership reg hack didnt work for you

http://www.ubuntu.com/download/help/try-ubuntu-before-you-install

 

[routinetrafficstop]

I got the take ownership function to work... THANK YOU THANK YOU VERY MUCH!

Have a great day!

 

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