I want to gain access to a file I have managed to get locked out of. It
used to be within My Documents and I stupidly removed it so that I can no
longer gain access. have tried the following help below but to no avail as
there is no "Use simple file sharing" option

any ideas?

thanks, iain


810881
Turn off Simple File Sharing:
a. Click Start, and then click My Computer.
b. On the Tools menu, click Folder Options, and then click the
View tab.
c. Under Advanced Settings, click to clear the Use simple file
sharing (Recommended) check box, and then click OK.

Take Ownership of that folder.

"Access is Denied" Error Message When You Try to Open a Folder:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=810881

How to take ownership of a file or folder in Windows XP?:
http://www.winxptutor.com/ownership.htm

HOW TO: Take Ownership of a File or Folder in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=308421

HOW TO: Set, View, Change, or Remove File and Folder Permissions in Windows
XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=308418

Note that in Windows XP Home Edition, you need to login as Administrator
from Safe mode in order to see the Security tab.


--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


"Iain O'Neill" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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I want to gain access to a file I have managed to get locked out of. It
used to be within My Documents and I stupidly removed it so that I can no
longer gain access. have tried the following help below but to no avail as
there is no "Use simple file sharing" option

any ideas?

thanks, iain


810881
Turn off Simple File Sharing:
a. Click Start, and then click My Computer.
b. On the Tools menu, click Folder Options, and then click the
View tab.
c. Under Advanced Settings, click to clear the Use simple file
sharing (Recommended) check box, and then click OK.