Attached external HARD disk access

I recently removed a HDD from an old PC and put it in an envelope. An attempt to access certain documents, it is "access denied." I tried to change the permissions in the Security tab, but they handed to hidden / locked.

Hello

 

A gray folder appears usually when a file is 'hidden' and you have enabled the option to show files and folders hidden in Folder Options. Not being is not able to view the content of this file is most likely a permissions problem. The solution to this depends on if you have XP Home Edition or XP Professional.

Method 1: If you have XP Professional.

"How to disable the file sharing simple and how to set permissions on a shared folder in Windows XP"
<>http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/307874 >

If you have XP Home Edition, you can start safe mode (press F8 at startup) and log in as administrator to access the 'Security' tab or, Alternatively, use the CACLS command from a command prompt window (start-> Run-> "cmd").

http://www.Microsoft.com/resources/documentation/Windows/XP/all/proddocs/en-us/Cacls.mspx?mfr=true

 

Method 2: How to set, view, change, or remove special permissions for files and folders in Windows XP.

 

http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/308419

For more information, you can check the link below.

"Access denied" error message when you try to open a folder.

http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/810881

I hope that helps!

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