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Old 07-04-2004, 02:18 AM   #1
Corey
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Hi, I had to re-install my Windows XP Home after buying
and installing a new mother board yesterday. I installed
on the same partition in the same windows folder and now
I can't get into the "My Documents" folder that I had on
my previous install. The folder is still there
labled "Corey" under the "Documents and Settings" folder
on the C drive. Is there a way to change the permissions
and get my files back? I am the only user on the Machine.
Thanks,
Corey
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Old 07-04-2004, 02:41 AM   #2
Carey Frisch [MVP]
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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

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"Corey" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message:
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| Hi, I had to re-install my Windows XP Home after buying
| and installing a new mother board yesterday. I installed
| on the same partition in the same windows folder and now
| I can't get into the "My Documents" folder that I had on
| my previous install. The folder is still there
| labled "Corey" under the "Documents and Settings" folder
| on the C drive. Is there a way to change the permissions
| and get my files back? I am the only user on the Machine.
| Thanks,
| Corey
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