Data Restore

[mmmaanny]

After scanning a Windows XP laptop, it had hundreds of threats that I removed, but device manager still would not show the hardware components and was an empty screen (blank device manager window).

So, I removed the hard drive and used a device (Acricorn) SATA adapter to read the data from my Windows 7 computer. I was able to see the files, but unable to view many of them due to Windows permissions.

A lot of the images (JPG) that I need to save or view generates an error:

"You don't have permission to open this file."

How do I grant myself rights to view, copy and burn to CD?

From Windows 7, I selected the folders that I need access to and changed the permissions so that I own the files, but I still cannot open the files.

Is there a utility that allows data restoration and can reset file rights from another OS?

Thank you,
Manny

 

[Martyn]

Linux?..................

 

[Vyper28]

After scanning a Windows XP laptop, it had hundreds of threats that I removed, but device manager still would not show the hardware components and was an empty screen (blank device manager window).

So, I removed the hard drive and used a device (Acricorn) SATA adapter to read the data from my Windows 7 computer. I was able to see the files, but unable to view many of them due to Windows permissions.

A lot of the images (JPG) that I need to save or view generates an error:

"You don't have permission to open this file."

How do I grant myself rights to view, copy and burn to CD?

From Windows 7, I selected the folders that I need access to and changed the permissions so that I own the files, but I still cannot open the files.

Is there a utility that allows data restoration and can reset file rights from another OS?

Thank you,
Manny

You can try SubInACL

http://www.microsoft.com/en-ca/download/details.aspx?id=23510

You'll have to write a quick script, it's not hard, something like:

cd /d "%programfiles%\Windows Resource Kits\Tools"

subinacl /subdirectories E:\ /grant=administrators=f /grant=system=f /grant=users=f >> %temp%\subinacl_output.txt

after installing subinacl on your machine. Replace E: with the drive letter of the clients drive obviously.

Have you tried simply taking full ownership on the security tab on your machine yet? With the box ticked to include subfolders?

**WARNING**
I wouldn't run that subinacl script unless you've already decided to format and reload the machine.

 

[mmmaanny]

My plan is to save the data, then put Ubuntu on the drive. I have selected all subfolders, but not sure why my Microsoft Paint on Win 7 is getting the "permissions" error.

 

[NYJimbo]

Have you tried simply taking full ownership on the security tab on your machine yet? With the box ticked to include subfolders?

^^ - this . It sounds like a take ownership issue. If the OP is not familiar google that and see if it applies.

 

[coffee]

My plan is to save the data, then put Ubuntu on the drive. I have selected all subfolders, but not sure why my Microsoft Paint on Win 7 is getting the "permissions" error.

Then you have the tools you need. Fire up your ubuntu disk and copy the files from it to a mem stick or other device depending on the size. Just boot the ubuntu cd

Instead of Ubuntu I would take a look at Mint with the mate desktop though.

 

[gikstar]

I like to use Rizone Take Ownership http://publisher.brothersoft.com/rizone-technologies.html
Another place to download and read reviews... http://fileforum.betanews.com/detail/Take-Ownership/1301597558/1

Makes life easier if you're not a script-kiddy.

 

[Disposable_Me]

Unstoppable Copier will copy the files and remove specific attributes and ownerships, take a look at the options tab.

 

[kwest]

correct me if I am wrong but xp home you have to change the security setting on the drive not folder. this will give you access to the files. right click on c drive and you should have those options.

good luck

 

[mmmaanny]

Thanks for the tip. I've downloaded both Ownership and Unstoppable and will try them out.

So, hopefully, this will let me take ownership of the data that's on the unbootable XP laptop drive that is now attached to my Windows 7 laptop with an SATA adapter.

 

[Altster]

Then you have the tools you need. Fire up your ubuntu disk and copy the files from it to a mem stick or other device depending on the size. Just boot the ubuntu cd

Instead of Ubuntu I would take a look at Mint with the mate desktop though.

Linux Mint 13 is an excellent LIVE CD for doing just what you are looking for / at. And it doesn't give a rat's ##s about file permissions like that proprietary / closed source Windows software does.

 

[lcoughey]

Another option is a data recovery program like R-Studio. It ignores permissions and you can remove them as you transfer the files.

In this case, knowing that you are having issues getting the files backed up, if you can afford the new drive, I suggest you simply replace the drive and install your OS on the new drive and hold off wiping or overwriting your original until you are 100% sure that you are able to get ALL your files transferred over.

 

[stevenamills]

Two thoughts:

It may not be a permission issue at all. Just one of those terrible MS error messages. I've seen this with corrupted / 0 length files.

If you go to Linux, most any distro will work, but Puppy is small, fast, loads quickly and is very capable.

 

[othersteve]

Ditto once more on the ownership issue. Subinacl will easily solve this.

Also ditto on lcoughey's R-Studio recommendation. It's a quick and dirty way to get around this problem, easily.

I personally use a special build of WinPE to do any such data slaving/recoveries. It is built without the security components and absolutely does not care about any NTFS permissions whatsoever. That is ultimately the best answer, and it'll serve you extremely well to have something like it handy in the future!