Access denied to files Win XP 2006 V2

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I installed Win XP 2006 over a previous Win XP SP2 at first using upgrade
mode. However something went wrong and installation failed initially. I had
been cleaning directories previously and suspect that I may have deleted
files that may have been part of windows. This could have been the cause of
the installation problems.

Subsequently I could only install Win XP using the destructive install with
the "leave files unchanged option".

I have two hard disks 120 GB Vol 0 partitions C & D and 80 GB Vol 1
partitions E & F. E & F had backup files created from Windows backup
utlityand were used as backup destination for information on C & D.

Previous XP and program files were installed on C:.I installed new version
on D: to try and ensure that files on C: were not deleted.

Installation apparently deleted all fies on C: and changed the Drive letters
of the drives which was totally unexpected.

Now drive C: has about 15 GB of hidden files awhich do not appear as
accessible and their presence is only evident from the drive properties pie
chart.

One of my backup files of 15 GB was still evident and appears to be intact.
I tried a trial restoration of one 200 kB file and after it recreated the
directory string to the file, the file was not visible it displayed 0 kB and
windows explorer gave the message "access denied".

I am using same user names and passwords as previously and have authority of
administrator.

How can I safely restore my back-up files?

When a full restore operation is performed, does the back-up file remain?

After installation

 

[Nepatsfan]

(e-mail address removed),

I installed Win XP 2006 over a previous Win XP SP2 at first
using upgrade mode. However something went wrong and
installation failed initially. I had been cleaning
directories previously and suspect that I may have deleted
files that may have been part of windows. This could have
been the cause of the installation problems.

Subsequently I could only install Win XP using the
destructive install with the "leave files unchanged option".

I have two hard disks 120 GB Vol 0 partitions C & D and 80
GB Vol 1 partitions E & F. E & F had backup files created
from Windows backup utlityand were used as backup
destination for information on C & D.

Previous XP and program files were installed on C:.I
installed new version on D: to try and ensure that files on
C: were not deleted.

Installation apparently deleted all fies on C: and changed
the Drive letters of the drives which was totally unexpected.

Now drive C: has about 15 GB of hidden files awhich do not
appear as accessible and their presence is only evident from
the drive properties pie chart.

One of my backup files of 15 GB was still evident and
appears to be intact. I tried a trial restoration of one 200
kB file and after it recreated the directory string to the
file, the file was not visible it displayed 0 kB and windows
explorer gave the message "access denied".

I am using same user names and passwords as previously and
have authority of administrator.

How can I safely restore my back-up files?

When a full restore operation is performed, does the back-up
file remain?

After installation

You need to take ownership of the files. Take a look here for
the procedure:

How to take ownership of a file or folder in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;308421

Note: If you are running Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, you
must start the computer in safe mode, and then log on with an
account that has Administrative rights to have access to the
Security tab. To start in Safe Mode, reboot your computer and
start tapping the F8 key as soon as you see anything displayed
on the screen. Keep hitting F8 until the Advanced Startup
Options menu appears. Use the up and down arrow keys on your
keyboard to select Safe Mode. Hit Enter.

Good luck

Nepatsfan