Access is Denied Error Message XP Pro: (should work with Media Center)
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/810881

Shared folder access:
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/sdperms.htm

Also read this MS KB article about how to take ownership of files.
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=308421

Understanding and Applying NTFS Permission in Windows XP Professional
http://www.winxpsolution.com/ApplyingNTFSXPPro.aspx

There is also a utility named: Unlocker
I have not used it but it has been mentioned a number of times.
http://ccollomb.free.fr/unlocker/

JS

"Jerry K" <jklinger@redfield.rr.com> wrote in message
news:4840ba24$0$31738$4c368faf@roadrunner.com...
>I had a motherboard crash. Putting together a new machine. Inxtalled XP Pro
>on a new hard drive in the new machine. All fine. Then moved the old hard
>drive to the new machine with all the data and files. For some reason, I
>can't access some files I need. Like the database from Clipmate or any
>files under the identity of the administrator of the old machine, which is
>the same as the new one. Is there a way to get past whatever it is that's
>stopping me. The error is 'access denied,' etc........ Is there a hack that
>can get me into my own files???
> I had stored passwords etc where i thought they would be safe, but with
> the motherboard dying, they are a lot safer than I
> needed.........Appreciate any suggestions......thanks..
>