Issue accessing files on a hard drive - from new hd

[pbennettatwpi]

I had to install a new hard drive in my lap top because of system failure.  My issue is I can get to everything but my documents/music on the old hard drive (I didn't have a password).....but I get an error message saying that the drive is write protected......  which it isn't - the only area I can't access is the area that I need.  Any ideas.....PLEASE, please, please I am begging you..........

[honvetops]

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    * List as much about your computer as possible. This includes operating system (what version of Windows you are using), service packs, computer make/model, RAM, hard drive, sound and video cards, current adware/spyware/virus programs being used on a regular basis, do you have a "real" Windows CD, etc.



What type of operating system are you using on that laptop ?

[GX1_Man]

Try this:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308421

[pbennettatwpi]

GX1 - the website is good but the problem is I can not log on - that hard drive is corrupt - I have been unable to repair it so it still will not boot.

About my computer -

The original HD - unnamed 40 GB - I am running
XP Pro w/Service Pack 2 version 2002
1.86 Ghz and 448 mb RAM.....  I haven't reinstalled my spyware or virus protection yet.

Any other suggestions?