by reinstall backup directory

[Guest]

Had to reinstall xp and this created a "my backup directory". Now that I can
access my computer I would like to access some of the files in this
directory. But I always get access denied. How can I get access?

 

[Bert Kinney]

Hi Broomer,

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

 

[Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers]

Hi,

Please see this link on "taking ownership" of a folder:
http://rickrogers.org/fixes.htm#Taking_ownership

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

 

[Guest]

Followed your instructions and it worked. Thanks for the input.

 

[Bert Kinney]

You're welcome Broomer.