Windows 10: Accessing old Window files after upgrade

Hi,

I finally successfully upgraded from Win 7 Pro 64-bit to Win 10 (with the excellent help from people on this forum!). But there were some things that I wanted to backup and didn't. But I discovered that my old Windows files are still on my computer. Is it safe to access these files?

Another problem I have run into is that MS will not let me re-install Office 2013 on this computer, even though it was on it before. It tells me that I have reached my activation limit. Could this be happening because Office 2013 is still already installed on my computer, in the old Windows files?

:)

 

Windows 10 Tweaks

Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

• Open a new Explorer window.
• Click View in the ribbon.
• Click Options.
• Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
• Click OK

credit to Lifehacker.

 

File access denied to many files


Since Upgrading to Windows 10, I am now experiencing problems accessing many files?

How can I gain access to ALL my files?

Can this be done in one operation, easily, or is it difficult?

Step by Step instructions would be greatly appreciated?

Thanks

 

unable to access old files and folders after downloading and upgrading to Windows 10.

Hi,

Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

Based on the issue description I can understand that you are unable access the files after upgrading to Windows 10. We in Community will try to help you in the best possible way we can.



Please provide more information to help you better:

• 
  Which files and folders are you referring to?
  
• 
  Did you receive any error message while accessing the files?
  

I suggest that you try to change the ownership of the file that is creating this issue and check if the issue persist. Follow the steps mentioned below to change the ownership of the file or folder:

• Press and hold the folder that you want to take ownership of, then tap
  Properties. (If you are using a mouse, right-click the folder, and then click
  Properties.)
• Tap or click the Security tab, tap or click Advanced, then tap or click
  Change. If you are prompted for an administrator password or for confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.
• Type the name of the person that you want to give ownership to, and then click
  Check Names.
• Note: the account name for the person that you are assigning ownership to is displayed.
• Click OK.
• If you want this person to be the owner of the files and subfolders that are contained in this folder, select the
  Replace owner on subcontainers and objects check box.
• Click OK.

Hope this helps in resolving the issue. If the issue persists, do get back to us. We will be happy to assist you.