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endofusion
Junior Member
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09-15-2023, 11:04 PM
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Hey there! It sounds like you're having some issues with your portable hard drive files. You tried backing up important data before installing a fresh Windows copy, but now certain folders are still inaccessible. You even adjusted security settings to let everyone access the folders, yet the locks stay on each file. I’m here to help—let’s figure this out together!
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endofusion
09-15-2023, 11:04 PM #1

Hey there! It sounds like you're having some issues with your portable hard drive files. You tried backing up important data before installing a fresh Windows copy, but now certain folders are still inaccessible. You even adjusted security settings to let everyone access the folders, yet the locks stay on each file. I’m here to help—let’s figure this out together!

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vortex1818
Junior Member
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09-19-2023, 02:51 PM
#2
Is it possible that when you backed up your files that you did not use the eject icon before unplugging your portable hard drive ? If Windows was not finished writing, some data may be missing. As for permissions, there usually is an option so that all sub-folders and their contents inherit the same permissions you are setting. As for recovering damaged files, you can try using some recovery software. It is not guaranteed to work, but it won't hurt to try. Most software have a trial or limited version for free. Good luck.
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vortex1818
09-19-2023, 02:51 PM #2

Is it possible that when you backed up your files that you did not use the eject icon before unplugging your portable hard drive ? If Windows was not finished writing, some data may be missing. As for permissions, there usually is an option so that all sub-folders and their contents inherit the same permissions you are setting. As for recovering damaged files, you can try using some recovery software. It is not guaranteed to work, but it won't hurt to try. Most software have a trial or limited version for free. Good luck.

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HailSatoon
Member
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09-28-2023, 08:11 PM
#3
I probably didn’t eject correctly… sorry. I’ll try the recovery software now, thanks! Any suggestions for good options?
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HailSatoon
09-28-2023, 08:11 PM #3

I probably didn’t eject correctly… sorry. I’ll try the recovery software now, thanks! Any suggestions for good options?

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Angel_MP
Member
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10-12-2023, 01:27 AM
#4
It's been a long time since I needed a recovery. Review the list, there are some names from earlier projects.
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Angel_MP
10-12-2023, 01:27 AM #4

It's been a long time since I needed a recovery. Review the list, there are some names from earlier projects.

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Dreemurrz
Member
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10-17-2023, 10:59 PM
#5
On Windows 11, Chkdisk verifies damaged NTFS access rights. If issues found, proceed to the advanced settings to adjust ownership; note that permission updates might not affect all files or folders.
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Dreemurrz
10-17-2023, 10:59 PM #5

On Windows 11, Chkdisk verifies damaged NTFS access rights. If issues found, proceed to the advanced settings to adjust ownership; note that permission updates might not affect all files or folders.