Question

I am trying to attach my mdf files to SQL server (using windows XP) but it gives operating system error (error 5), saying Access is denied to the dbMaster.mdf

I gave full control to folder in Windows Vista and 7 and it worked but I did not find how to give control in Windows XP. Please help.

Thanks

Answer 1

For XP Professional you may have to uncheck simple file sharing first to see ntfs security tab. Follow these steps (taken from here)

• Launch Windows Explorer or My Computer.
• Click on the Tools at the menu bar, then click on Folder Options.
• Click on View tab.
• In the Advanced Settings section at the bottom of the list, uncheck and unselect (clear the tick) on the “Use simple file sharing
  (Recommended)” check box.
• Click OK.

For XP Home you could use some 3rd party tool like FaJo XP File Security Extension to set NTFS permissions.