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# Follow the steps as given in [[Working Around TrustedInstaller]]
# Follow the steps as given in [[Working Around TrustedInstaller]]


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[[Category:Computer_Technology]]
[[Category:Computer_Technology]]

Revision as of 20:28, 8 May 2017

Move an Old Hard Drive to a New PC not to use the operating system but as a second drive to have access to your data from the previous computer.

  • Access Denied
  • User Folder Invisible

quote, "I've powered up the HD and plugged the USB in I can see the folders on my old drive but when attempting to access my USER folder I get the access denied warning."

To Resolve:

  1. Enable "view hidden files and folders" in explorer.
  2. Enable "Show protected files" in explorer.
  3. Follow the steps as given in Working Around TrustedInstaller

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