can't access files from my old user account in Win XP

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KL

i am currently using Windows XP professional. i have
problems accessing my personal files which is in my old
user account. i have already deleted that user account,
so when i try to access those files in the "Documents and
Settings" folder, i got a "Access Denied" error message.
is there anyway to retrieve back my files?

thanks
 
Hi KL,

You need to take ownership of those folders and access it. See:

How to take ownership of a file or folder in Windows XP?:
http://www.winxptutor.com/ownership.htm

--
Ramesh, Microsoft MVP
Window XP Shell/User
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k


i am currently using Windows XP professional. i have
problems accessing my personal files which is in my old
user account. i have already deleted that user account,
so when i try to access those files in the "Documents and
Settings" folder, i got a "Access Denied" error message.
is there anyway to retrieve back my files?

thanks
 
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