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mack7742

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    external hardrive
    « on: May 10, 2008, 06:06:05 PM »
    i took out the hardrive from an old computer and put it into and external casing to use in my new computer.  now when i try to open the files from the external, it wont let me.  it tells me that i dont have permission.  can anyone tell me how to fix this problem???

    Dusty



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    Re: external hardrive
    « Reply #1 on: May 10, 2008, 07:24:39 PM »
    Welcome to the CH forums.

    Do you really expect us to be able to help you when you don't even show which Operating System you are using.

    However, have a look here and please please read this, it is at the start of every forum on CH.

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    mack7742

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      Re: external hardrive
      « Reply #2 on: May 10, 2008, 08:13:30 PM »
      sorry, i am using vista and the old hard drive was windows 98.  as i am not the computer savvy, i am not sure what other info i need to give.  so if there is anymore info needed please let me know and i will post it