How to retrieve my files/data from my previous harddisk? - VRForums - SITEX 2009

vernonlcm · Oct 29th, 06, 01:58 AM

I really need help. Is there any experts out there able to help me on this issue?
Recently, I had just change my motherboard as the old motherboard spoilt.
As this is a new type of motherboard (cos my previous motherboard already phase out) I am suppose to do a reformat of my current 160gb harddiskdrive (HDD) and reinstall my windows xp before i am able to start up my pc.
As i had not done any backup before cos i had never expected my motherboard to fail.
Knowing that I can't reformat and install my existing 160gb HDD as all my info will be loss, i went to purchase a new 80gb HDD so that i can re-load / re-install my windows xp into it.
I also got a new external HDD cover/casing so that i could later extract out all my data.

The problem lies overhere...
After everything is well set up on my 80gb HDD as my main "C" drive, I try to extract over my data via my old 160gb HDD.
I went over to click on

My Computer / "E" drive (which is my old HDD 160gb for my external drive) / Documents and Settings / "Vernon" (which is my username where all my data are stored in)....

The outcome stated "Access is denied".

I really need to know if there is anyway or possibilities whereby i can bypass this step because all my info / data are stored in there.

I guess there must be a way / solution to it so i tried asking around but up till date, there is still nobody who is able to assist me on this.
When I am about to give up hope, one of my friends told me to try and post into this forum as there are many knowledgeable people / experts who might be able to assist.

I really need your help and guidance on this and any help provided will be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance for any help offered. Cheers.

LiM · Oct 29th, 06, 05:59 AM

You have to boot up from the 160gb hdd to transfer it to the 80gb hdd, because that folder is encrpyted. Hope that you haven't delete the system in the 160gb hdd.

trekker99 · Oct 29th, 06, 01:56 PM

You could also try taking over the ownership of the folder. "Acess is Denied" error msg doesn't necessarily mean encrypted folders.

vernonlcm · Oct 29th, 06, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by trekker99

You could also try taking over the ownership of the folder. "Acess is Denied" error msg doesn't necessarily mean encrypted folders.

Yes... The answer is "Take over the ownership"... Thanks bro. Problem solved.