Can't access documents

[Corey]

Hi, I had to re-install my Windows XP Home after buying
and installing a new mother board yesterday. I installed
on the same partition in the same windows folder and now
I can't get into the "My Documents" folder that I had on
my previous install. The folder is still there
labled "Corey" under the "Documents and Settings" folder
on the C drive. Is there a way to change the permissions
and get my files back? I am the only user on the Machine.
Thanks,
Corey

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

This article describes how to take ownership of a file or folder
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&Product=winxp

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

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| Hi, I had to re-install my Windows XP Home after buying
| and installing a new mother board yesterday. I installed
| on the same partition in the same windows folder and now
| I can't get into the "My Documents" folder that I had on
| my previous install. The folder is still there
| labled "Corey" under the "Documents and Settings" folder
| on the C drive. Is there a way to change the permissions
| and get my files back? I am the only user on the Machine.
| Thanks,
| Corey