no access to original files after xp re-load

Due to an error on the C: disk??corrupt or missing c:
\windows\system32\config\system?
I reinstall Windows XP [Home].
However having re-registered [using my original name and
password], I cannot gain access to my original personal
files [all my data files, within Documents and Settings].
I can see the directory with my name that holds these files
and although I have used the same password at administrator
level ? it states I do not have authority to access these
files.
Can you please provide assistance with this problem?
Thank you

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/defaul...1&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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| Due to an error on the C: disk??corrupt or missing c:
| \windows\system32\config\system?
| I reinstall Windows XP [Home].
| However having re-registered [using my original name and
| password], I cannot gain access to my original personal
| files [all my data files, within Documents and Settings].
| I can see the directory with my name that holds these files
| and although I have used the same password at administrator
| level ? it states I do not have authority to access these
| files.
| Can you please provide assistance with this problem?
| Thank you