Access denied

Papirin

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Re: Access denied to external hard drive
I have this problem, but only on windows vista, on my xp pro machine, the hdd works just fine, and in every other xp machine I've pluged it into, but
not on a machine that has vista, what can it be? :sa:
 

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Re: Access denied to external hard drive
I have this problem, but only on windows vista, on my xp pro machine, the hdd works just fine, and in every other xp machine I've pluged it into, but
not on a machine that has vista, what can it be? :sa:
this probably won't give you access, but try running explorer as admin (type in start menu search : windows explorer, then right click the file under 'Programs' in the search list and click on 'Run As Administrator'.
wait a minute, you could just take ownership by following this tutorial: http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/112795-context-menu-take-ownership.html
post back results.
 

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System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Acer 5735z Laptop
    CPU
    2.0 ghz intel pentium dual-core processor t4200 800mhz fsb
    Motherboard
    Acer CathedralPeak Rev
    Memory
    4gb
    Graphics card(s)
    Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500
    Sound Card
    Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    15.6" HD CineCrystal LCD
    Screen Resolution
    1366x768
    Hard Drives
    160gb stock drive. ATA
    Case
    Stock Notebook
    Cooling
    Stock
    Mouse
    Synaptics TouchPad
    Keyboard
    PS/2
    Internet Speed
    No idea
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