Access Denied error message

[Guest]

Hi All

I have just had to reinstall windows xp after a fatal system crash. My old user documents folder has some important documents in it and it still exists in its old folder which is C:/Documents and Settings/Owner but when i try to access it i am told that access is denied, because i made my files private on my old installation (I Think). Both the operating systems were installed off of the same setup disk. is there any way i can access these files?

Thank you.

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

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.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;308421&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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| Hi All,
|
| I have just had to reinstall windows xp after a fatal system crash. My old user documents folder has some
important documents in it and it still exists in its old folder which is C:/Documents and Settings/Owner but
when i try to access it i am told that access is denied, because i made my files private on my old
installation (I Think). Both the operating systems were installed off of the same setup disk. is there any way
i can access these files?
|
| Thank you.