Windows 10: Accessing files from old hard drive

Discus and support Accessing files from old hard drive in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; My old laptop crashed. I was able to get the hard drive out of the laptop and I got a reader. This old laptop was upgraded to Windows 10 long before it... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Dennis D_603, Jul 15, 2024.

  1. DENNIS D_603
    Dennis D_603 Win User

    Accessing files from old hard drive


    My old laptop crashed. I was able to get the hard drive out of the laptop and I got a reader. This old laptop was upgraded to Windows 10 long before it died. I just purchased a new laptop with Windows 11. When I hook up to the old hard drive, it will not allow me to access my users file. When I try, I get the message: You don't currently have permission to access this folder. I click on the "continue" option and get the spinning blue circle of death--it will not allow me access. I made myself administrator with full access. I have several pics, docs, and music files from that laptop th

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    Dennis D_603, Jul 15, 2024
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  2. FREDERIK LONG
    Frederik Long Win User

    Cannot Access Files from old windows Hard Drive

    Maybe the old PC refused to boot up because its hard disk had failed, as suggested by the Canadian Tech. Try connecting it to a different PC. If it fails there too then you need to restore your files from your backup medium.
     
    Frederik Long, Jul 15, 2024
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  3. ACEMAN.AU
    Aceman.au Win User
    Accessing personal files from old hard drive.

    Hey guys, I updated my PC hardware recently and replaced my hard drive with a new one, I didn't format my old drive so I could recover old data. I've plugged it in and I can open up almost everything expect my personal files like documents, music and video. It says it needs permission to continue. I click continue and nothing happens. Are there other methods I can use to get into these files?

    Edit: Nevermind after 5 minutes of waiting, it opened up for me. Please close the thread.
     
    Aceman.au, Jul 15, 2024
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  4. MARTIN BAR
    Martin Bar Win User

    Accessing files from old hard drive

    Location is not available F:/ is not accessible. Access is denied. External hard drive

    Hi,

    Most of the time, when your external hard drive shows that error message, it suggests that you don’t have the privilege of accessing to the disk partition. We need to get a permit to take ownership of the drive. Follow the steps below:

    • Open File Explorer.
    • Right-click your hard drive, then select Properties.
    • Go to Security tab.
    • Click Advanced, then select Edit.
    • On the Owner tab, modify the ownership of the specified account.
    • Click Apply, then OK.
    Update us with the outcome so we can provide further assistance.
     
    Martin Bar, Jul 15, 2024
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