access is denied

[DC Gringo]

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?

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

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

--
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