Access Denied to D:\ after installing WIN7


  1. abed87
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    Access Denied to D:\ after installing WIN7


    Dear all,
    I've installed windows 7 and I had XP, but I can't access my D:\ drive any more
    can you help me?
    I've attached a photo for that.
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  3. not so gray matter
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    W7 Ult. x64 | OS X
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    Try taking ownership of the drive if you can.

    Right Click > Properties > Security Tab > Advanced > Ownership Tab > Edit > Choose your username in the list

    Let us know if that helps.
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  4. abed87
    Posts : 13
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    Solved


    Hello notsogramatter,
    thanks for the help, but I already did similar to what you said,
    I used the permissions and its solved now :)

    THANK YOU
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