I am using WindowsXP Home Edition and I had to reinstall
it on my computer because of a corrupt/missing file(s).
Anyway, I reinstalled Windows and I cannot access my old
files because all user setting have been changed. All my
files from my past screen name are still there but
because they are classified as private files, I cannot
access them anymore. How can I get around this problem
and get my old files back?

Please help.

This article describes how to take ownership of a file or folder
to which you have been denied access:

How to Take Ownership of a File or Folder in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default...&Product=winxp

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

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| I am using WindowsXP Home Edition and I had to reinstall
| it on my computer because of a corrupt/missing file(s).
| Anyway, I reinstalled Windows and I cannot access my old
| files because all user setting have been changed. All my
| files from my past screen name are still there but
| because they are classified as private files, I cannot
| access them anymore. How can I get around this problem
| and get my old files back?
|
| Please help.