accessing old files

[Jackson]

i recently had to reinstall windows on my computer, and
all my old files and programs are still on my hard drive,
but i can't access My Documents from my previous username
before reinstalling windows. I know they are still on my
hard drive because I have the exact same amount of space
on my hd that i did before i reinstalled windows. is
there any way to access my old files? is there anyway to
reactivate my sound and video drivers without
reinstalling them?

 

[purplehaz]

This information can be found in Help and Support by searching for
ownership.



To take ownership of a file or folder

Open Windows Explorer, and then locate the file or folder you want to take
ownership of.

Right-click the file or folder, click Properties, and then click the
Security tab.

Click Advanced, and then click the Owner tab.

In the Change owner to box, click the new owner.

(Optional) To change the owner of all subcontainers and objects within the
tree, select the Replace owner on subcontainers and objects check box.



Notes:

To open Windows Explorer, click Start, point to All Programs, point to
Accessories, and then click Windows Explorer.

If you are not joined to a domain and want to view the Security tab, see To
display the Security tab.

You can transfer ownership in two ways:

The current owner can grant the Take ownership permission to others,
allowing those users to take ownership at any time.

An administrator can take ownership of any file on the computer. However,
the administrator cannot transfer ownership to others. This restriction
keeps the administrator accountable.

In Windows XP Professional, the Everyone group no longer includes the
Anonymous Logon group.

 

[dwebb5]

I have this exact same issue. If you receive a response,
will you please share it with me? HP Tech Support won't
help me.

Thanks!
Diana

 

[Guest]

I have the exact same issue, but this did not work. I
can see the folders, but they appear to be empty. It
didn't help to "share" them. Any other suggestions?

 

[purplehaz]

Can you access the folders? Did you try to take ownership of them? If you
did what error messages do you get when accessing them if any?