External hard drive problems


  1. Posts : 19
    Windows 7
       #1

    External hard drive problems


    To save space on my laptop, I have moved a lot of files (mainly Word or Excel) to my portable external hard drive which is attached via USB to my laptop.

    I have set some of the folders in the drive to be included in my Documents library and shared with my Homegroup.

    However, when I try to open them, I am told I do not have permission.

    As I am the owner of the files, how do I fix this, please?
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  2. Posts : 17,796
    Windows 10, Home Clean Install
       #2

    This will tell you how to take permissions. Good luck

    Take Ownership of file - Vista Forums

    This will be the same in Vista and Windows 7
    Last edited by Brink; 14 Feb 2010 at 14:25. Reason: replaced link
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  3. Posts : 17,796
    Windows 10, Home Clean Install
       #3

    TY for the rep.

    If the problem has been rectified, post for the information so that other members may benefit from your experience. Thanks again for your kind words.
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  4. whs
    Posts : 26,210
    Vista, Windows7, Mint Mate, Zorin, Windows 8
       #4

    Did you use the external drive with another system? That's how the permissions could have been changed.
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  5. Posts : 19
    Windows 7
    Thread Starter
       #5

    My external hard drive is used for my laptop, which used to run Vista before Windows 7.
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  6. whs
    Posts : 26,210
    Vista, Windows7, Mint Mate, Zorin, Windows 8
       #6
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  7. Posts : 19
    Windows 7
    Thread Starter
       #7

    I followed these recommendations but now have the
    Grant Admin Full Control option on my right click in Explorer.
    Unfortunately, this also shows up in my Guest ID which, obviously, I do not want.
    How do I remove it, please?
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  8. Posts : 19
    Windows 7
    Thread Starter
       #8

    Any advise for #7 question, please?
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  9. Posts : 17,796
    Windows 10, Home Clean Install
       #9

    I believe that the user in the guest account would have to know the admin, password. Give it a try to be sure.

    If that is the case the user would not have access.
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