Restore access for USER folder on other damaged computers

DirtyPurdy
Junior Member

02-20-2026, 11:10 AM

Hey everyone, I just had my old mainboard fail, and I need to get my files working on another machine. When I put the drive in, everything except my user folder from the previous C partition works. I've tried letting my current account take full control, but it didn't work. I really need a few files right now!

DirtyPurdy

02-20-2026, 11:10 AM #1

Nunooh
Member

181

02-21-2026, 06:09 AM

No, I didn't select "Advanced" during the Security settings.

Nunooh

02-21-2026, 06:09 AM #2

No, I didn't select "Advanced" during the Security settings.

Silvinha10
Senior Member

694

02-22-2026, 01:13 AM

The admin account appears to have complete access, yet you're unable to log in.

Silvinha10

02-22-2026, 01:13 AM #3

The admin account appears to have complete access, yet you're unable to log in.

timo_1892
Senior Member

715

02-22-2026, 08:13 PM

I’m not completely clear on the changes needed for access. Please keep refining until you’re in, and consider trying "Auditing," "Effective Access," and adding your current user.

timo_1892

02-22-2026, 08:13 PM #4

I’m not completely clear on the changes needed for access. Please keep refining until you’re in, and consider trying "Auditing," "Effective Access," and adding your current user.

muffles45
Member

189

02-23-2026, 03:17 PM

The issue persists.

muffles45

02-23-2026, 03:17 PM #5

The issue persists.

EpicMike115
Member

175

02-24-2026, 10:23 AM

Change the owner to everyone and select the option for subfolders and files. Reopen the permissions dialog, delete all current assignments, add "everyone" with full control, ensure it covers subfolders and files, then click apply.