(Resolved) Deleting Files on NTFS

[applescript]

I have a folder on a partition of my HD that I set up so it could only be accessed by my user account (no administrator access, just my user account). The problem is that Windows died on me so I had to reinstall, and now I can not access that folder, or delete it, or do anything with it at all (even though the user name is the same).

I can't format b/c my music is on that drive and I have no way to backup 40 gigs of music. Is there anyway to delete that folder? I've tried everything I can think of, please help.

[dglienna]

are you logged on as an Adminitrator?

[applescript]

When I modified the security settings of the folder I denied access to anyone buy my specific account, the Administrator account can not access it unfortunately.

Argh!

[applescript]

I was finally able to fix it by disabling simple security settings and taking ownership of the file.

[dglienna]

I thought that Admin could take ownership of ALL files.

[Ideas Man]

Originally posted by dglienna
I thought that Admin could take ownership of ALL files.

They can. And for you (applescript) wanting to know why your user account couldn't access the folder even though the name is the same is because, like DNS names, your username is simply a friendly name for your SID (Security Identifier). This large number represents your account, and is wrapped in a very easy to understand and remember item called your username. Works like a DNS name for a website.