cannot open folder

[Guest]

Hi, I just recently re-installed windows xp home over an existing windows
because the computer could not boot. When I selected which fix I wanted to
use, it told me that it would fix windows without affecting my personal
folders or data. the thing is that I had a password to access my computer and
when i finished fixing the OS, it replaced "my documents" and also my desktop
icons and folders. The new installation created a new "my documents" with
some numbers after the letters and now the old documents is not accessible.
How can I fix this? is there something I can do to remove the encryption of
the folder? the basic remove the encryption on the folder properties doesn't
work. I need something deeper, probably registry type. I know my password,
this is my computer and just trying to save the most recent pics and docs. I
usually back up my data, but the most recent was not saved at all.

help

dj jorge

 

[Bert Kinney]

Hi,

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

 

[WTC]

Hi, I just recently re-installed windows xp home over an existing windows
because the computer could not boot.

The new installation created a new "my documents" with
some numbers after the letters and now the old documents is not
accessible.

How to take ownership of a file or folder in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=308421

A related KB article,
How to set, view, change, or remove special permissions for files and
folders in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=308419

How can I fix this? is there something I can do to remove the encryption
of
the folder? the basic remove the encryption on the folder properties
doesn't
work.

If you encrypted the contents of the folder and its contents without backing
the encryption key before re-installing Windows, then you are out of luck.

Best practices for the Encrypting File System
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=223316

How To Encrypt a File in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=307877

How To Remove File Encryption in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=308993