Windows 10: Can't access folder on portable drive from new computer, original computer is gone

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  1. Can't access folder on portable drive from new computer, original computer is gone


    I created several folders on a portable USB drive Western Digital Passport from a desktop computer that I no longer own. I get the, you do not have permission to access this folder error message. I am unable to change the permissions at all.Under Advanced Select User or Group window in the "Location" box is the name of my old desktop. How can I access the folders from a new computer?

    :)
     
    LorenLocher, Sep 18, 2022
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  2. Pozzie Win User

    Folder contents disappear from portable hard drive

    Hi

    I am transferring files from a couple of computers (-all WIN 10, 1803 build) to a portable NTFS hard drive. I have regularly done this before, so its not new and I have not had issues.

    But on 2 recent occasions, after a cut and paste from an internal computer hard drive, a duplicate folder has appeared in the hard portable drive, and the contents of the original folder on that portable hard drive have disappeared: the message is the "folder
    is empty". However, when I right click and open "properties" of that original folder, the number of files and the data is definitely not zero and is comparable to all of the prior contents.

    I have read up about NTFS folder/file ownership and permissions and have re-assigned both in case I had stuffed this up at another time (The files were coming from different 'owners'). But no help: I cannot access nor even list the missing files.

    I have run anti-virus : no issues.

    Any suggestions to recover these files would be much appreciated.
     
    Pozzie, Sep 18, 2022
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  3. Frogger Win User
    ?? How do I PW protect Folders in windows

    hmmm?
    Sharing files and folders overview You can share the files and folders stored on your computer, on a network, and on the Web. The method you choose depends on whom you want to share files with, and what computer they will use to access the files.

    When you share files or folders, they are not as protected as they are when you do not share them. People with access to your computer or your network might be able to read, copy, or change files that are in a shared folder. You should always be aware that the files and folders that you share are available to other people and be sure to monitor your shared files and folders on a regular basis.

    Important

    If your computer is not joined to a domain, you can use the Network Setup Wizard to automatically turn file and printer sharing on or off. To start the Network Setup Wizard, click Start, click Control Panel, click Network and Internet Connections, and then click Network Setup Wizard.
    If you both use the same computer

    You can put the files you want to share in the Shared Documents folder. Files stored in the Shared Documents folder or its subfolders are always available to other users on your computer.

    Step-by-step procedure
    Note

    If you are connected to a network domain, the Shared Documents, Shared Pictures, and Shared Music folders are not available.
    If both computers are on the same network

    You can share a folder or drive on your computer with others on the network. You can also control whether the files in the shared folder can be modified by other users.

    If your computer is connected to a network domain, use this procedure:

    Step-by-step procedure
    If your computer is connected to a workgroup, use this procedure:

    Step-by-step procedure
    Note

    If you are connected to a network domain, you will need to set the Access control for the folder or drive after sharing it. For more information, go to To set, view, change, or remove file and folder permissions.
    If you want to share your files online

    You can publish pictures and documents on the Web using the Web Publishing Wizard. The files will be stored in a private, online folder that you manage.

    Step-by-step procedure

    If you don't want others to access your files

    You can prevent other users from accessing your folders and the files they contain. When your computer is connected to a domain, this is called setting permissions for your file or folder. When your computer is connected to a workgroup, this is called making your folders private.

    If your computer is connected to a network domain, use this procedure:

    Step-by-step procedure
    If your computer is connected to a workgroup, use this procedure:

    Step-by-step procedure

    'HELP' it can be your friend *Smile Can't access folder on portable drive from new computer, original computer is gone :)
     
    Frogger, Sep 18, 2022
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  4. RS Z28 Win User

    Can't access folder on portable drive from new computer, original computer is gone

    Folder contents disappear from portable hard drive

    after a cut and paste from an internal computer hard drive, a duplicate folder has appeared in the hard portable drive,

    Yes folder will be created on new drive

    Portable, as in a USB HDD ???

    Is there data on it now ???

    is it formatted NTFS ???

    Did you restart the PC first after you connected the drive ???

    Did you put everything in one folder and then copying that to the USB drive all in one copy or move ???

    I suggest to open the Main folder, and move a little at a time, After they are moved, refresh the window.

    And you should copy and paste >>NOT CUT and PASTE<< in case something happens during the transfer. Once successful, then delete the original file(s).
     
    RS Z28, Sep 18, 2022
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