Acces to User Files Denied after OS reinstall

[Guest]

I had a problem and had to reinstall Windows XP ( files missing/corrupt) and
my user files that i had prevented acces to ( by selecting "Make User files
private" ) can't be opened.
I receive the following message "Acces Denied , make sure you have the
proper rights to acces this folder" or something like that.
I tried creating an account whit the same name and password but that doesn't
work.
Is there anyway i can recover the files that where in the My Documents
folder ?

 

[Taurarian]

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

NOTE: You must be logged on to the computer using an account that has administrative
privileges. If you are running Windows XP Home Edition, in order to have access to
the Security tab, you must first start in Safe Mode and log on with an account that
has Administrative rights.

"Access is Denied" Error Message When You Try to Open a Folder
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;810881

 

[Guest]

Thanks dude, and i like the phrase " take ownership of a file or folder" it's
sort of funny , it looks like your stealing it

 

[Taurarian]

Hope it works for you.
Kaylene

Thanks dude, and i like the phrase " take ownership of a file or folder" it's
sort of funny , it looks like your stealing it

 

[Guest]

Yesh it did , and i finally found out the acces/ownership panle that i saw
once.