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unable to access hard disk drives

I can't access my hard disk drives through My Computer or any media player.
When I dbl click to open F:, G: drives from Administrator or any user account I get the message- "Access denied"
Other two drives are accessing normally.I format c: and installed xp even though same problem.plz help me.

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Re: unable to access hard disk drives

Access is Denied Error Message XP Pro: (should work with Media Center)
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/810881

Also read these articles about how to take ownership of files.
http://www.winxptutor.com/ownership.htm
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=308421

XP Pro Security Settings For XP Home
http://tweakhound.com/xp/xpperm/xpPerm1.htm

Shared folder access:
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/sdperms.htm

Understanding and Applying NTFS Permission in Windows XP Professional
http://www.winxpsolution.com/ApplyingNTFSXPPro.aspx

There is also a utility named: Unlocker
I have not used it but it has been mentioned a number of times.
http://ccollomb.free.fr/unlocker/

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