How do I open the user folder of a hard drive that I transfered?

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My Windows 10 notebook died but fortunately I was able to rescue the hard drive and put it into another PC.

Unfortunately, the other PC can't open the C/Users/Joe folder. What do I have to do to open the folder?

Christian

Posted 2017-09-22T21:19:49.227

Reputation: 1 750

What error are you getting when you try to open that folder? – Alberto Martinez – 2017-09-22T21:30:48.030

This will be an ownership issue... – Syntax Error – 2017-09-22T21:35:57.793

Answers

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You can gain access to this folder by following these steps to take ownership and then grant yourself full access to the folder.

  1. Right-click the folder > Properties
  2. Security tab > Advanced
  3. Click Change to the right of Owner
  4. Enter Users into box and click OK
  5. Enable the checkbox Replace owner on subcontainers and objects then click Apply
  6. If prompted that You do not have permissions to read... click Yes
  7. Completely close out of the Advanced Security Settings dialog
  8. Right-click the folder > Properties
  9. Security tab > Edit...
  10. Add...
  11. Enter Users into box and click OK
  12. Enable the Full Control checkbox then click OK

I say Reinstate Monica

Posted 2017-09-22T21:19:49.227

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Please mark this post as accepted if it solved your problem. Thanks! – I say Reinstate Monica – 2017-10-04T00:56:42.550

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