Cannot access a user folder under the Documents and Settings Directory on XP hom

[Jean-Marc]

After having to reinstall Windows XP, I am no longer able
to access my old usewr folder anymore.(I need to get my
old documents back)
The new install created a new administrative folder a
long with a guess folder. I can access them no problems
but cannot access the original folder. When I try I get
an access denied message.
I have tryied changing the attributes (Access denied)
I have tried to access the folder under safe mode (Access
Denied)

 

[Torgeir Bakken \(MVP\)]

After having to reinstall Windows XP, I am no longer able
to access my old usewr folder anymore.(I need to get my
old documents back)
The new install created a new administrative folder a
long with a guess folder. I can access them no problems
but cannot access the original folder. When I try I get
an access denied message.
I have tryied changing the attributes (Access denied)
I have tried to access the folder under safe mode (Access
Denied)

Hi

HOW TO: Take Ownership of a File or Folder in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;308421

 

[Jean-Marc]

Thank you for your help Torgeir, the information you
provided allowed me to fix my issue.
Thanks a thousand times!