access is denied

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We have an XP Home machine that we can't get a file off of. It was
installed twice, and as a result, there are two profile folders in c:\docs
and settings: one called "owner" and a second called "owner.<machinename>.
We can't get into "owner". The message is "C:\documents and settings\owner
is inaccessible. Access is denied."

I'm guessing there was a new security identifier of sorts for the "owner"
user given when we reinstalled the OS.

Can anyone help me get into this folder?
 
This article describes how to take ownership of a file or folder
(non-encrypted) 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

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect Your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.aspx

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| We have an XP Home machine that we can't get a file off of. It was
| installed twice, and as a result, there are two profile folders in c:\docs
| and settings: one called "owner" and a second called "owner.<machinename>.
| We can't get into "owner". The message is "C:\documents and settings\owner
| is inaccessible. Access is denied."
|
| I'm guessing there was a new security identifier of sorts for the "owner"
| user given when we reinstalled the OS.
|
| Can anyone help me get into this folder?
|
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| _____
| DC G
 
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