First question, I completely reinstalled windows for my PC because I was having some problems with it, everything's working great now but I still have most of my old saved files like music, videos and pics. But my computer won't let me access them, every time I try is says I don't have access to the computer where the files are stored. Is there anyway I can access them? Because I'd really like them back.

Second question, I'm wanting to buy a new Xbox 360 soon, the arcade version to be exact because it's the cheapest and I already have a HDD. My question is why can't the arcade version play original Xbox games? Also if I ever decided to buy a HDD with more space is there anyway I can transfer all my data for my current HDD to a new one?

I think for the 360 thing you can plug an ethernet from the 360 to your computer, copy everything over, then do it to the new HDD.

Originally Posted by ThaggleS

I think for the 360 thing you can plug an ethernet from the 360 to your computer, copy everything over, then do it to the new HDD.

Yup
And for the music, etc. Is it on another drive?
If not, then, you did not reformat, because you would've lost everything

Originally Posted by Mephza

If not, then, you did not reformat, because you would've lost everything

Ok but still, is there anyway I can access my files?

In order to access the old files, it depends on which operating system you are using. You need to go to the folder you want to open, right click it, click Properties, then click Security. Look for a button underneath something called Permission and click edit. Add permission to the computer you are using and it will open the folder.

Originally Posted by shadowcman

In order to access the old files, it depends on which operating system you are using. You need to go to the folder you want to open, right click it, click Properties, then click Security. Look for a button underneath something called Permission and click edit. Add permission to the computer you are using and it will open the folder.

I guess I'm screwed then, I'm on a brand new OS, my old OS that has all the files got overwritten/deleted.

Where the hell are these media files exactly?
Also, still didnt answer OS (windows WHAT?)

Originally Posted by RVideo

Where the hell are these media files exactly?
Also, still didnt answer OS (windows WHAT?)

Local Disk C, Documents and Settings. Windows XP.

Make a new temp folder in C (example C:\ATEMP)

Goto a command prompt and type as follows
cd..(enter)
cd..(enter)
cd c:\Documents And Settings(enter)
copy (location of media folder) d\ C:\ATEMP

Originally Posted by RVideo

Make a new temp folder in C (example C:\ATEMP)

Goto a command prompt and type as follows
cd..(enter)
cd..(enter)
cd c:\Documents And Settings(enter)
copy (location of media folder) d\ C:\ATEMP

He doesn't have a D drive.