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Resolved transfer files between two users on same PC?

Discussion in 'Windows 7' started by plush, 2013/01/27.

  1. 2013/01/27
    plush

    plush Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    I was new to Win 7 last year when my husband gave me his used computer with all his stuff still on it.

    As a result, some of my files and folders have ended up as his.

    I there a way I can move files from him as user to me as another user, or combine the two users as one?

    Thanks for any help on this:eek:

    cheers,
    Pat
     
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    TonyT

    TonyT SuperGeek Staff

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    Yes.

    1. Take ownership of his files.
    2. Copy the files to your user directories (My Documents, My Pictures, etc).
    3. Remove his user account via Control Panel > User Accounts.

    How To: Take Ownership of a File or Folder

    In your case, the folder you need to right click is:
    C:\Users\<husband's user name>\

    Note: the above Microsoft guide uses the term "Object ". And "object" in this case is a user name. Thus, if you are not listed in the dialog of users who can take ownership, and you must add an object, you would add your exact Windows user name, i.e. the name used here: C:\Users\<you>\.
     
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    plush

    plush Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    Tony T-
    Thank you so much! Your instructions were very clear and precise and it worked well.
    Much appreciated.
    cheers,
    Pat
     
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  5. 2013/01/28
    plush

    plush Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    I can't see how to add "RESOLVED" to thread title

    Could someone please tell me how?
    Thank you.
     
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    Admin.

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    Please mark your thread as 'Resolved'.

     
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    plush

    plush Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    Thank you!

    I''m learning.
     
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