how to access my old XP desktop files from within Vista?

[snow patrol]

Hi there, I recently upgraded my PC and installed vista on a new hard disk. I left my old disk in with my old install of windows XP, with the intention of formatting it soon and using it for storage.

However, i've just remembered that i left a couple of files on the desktop. When i try to navigate to the desktop from within Vista, i get stuck with various 'access denied' type messages. At one point i'm told i need to view the security settings for the drive, but when i try to i'm told i don't have permission to.

Any ideas how to force my way through? Thanks.

 

[clv101]

Swap the cables over and boot from the old XP disc again, copy the files to another directory then go back to XP?

 

[ns400r]

Google or search - 'Take Ownership'.

 

[wesley]

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=17729180

 

[snow patrol]

thanks, sorted