can't access user data

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After upgrading my motherboard and processor, I reinstalled XP Professional
on the same hard drive. The previous install of XP had a password protected
user account with the privacy option enabled. After the new install of XP, I
cannot access (or delete) the data in this directory. The error message is
"Access Denied". This is a standalone computer and I have administrator
rights. I'm running SP2.
 
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

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect Your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.aspx

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| After upgrading my motherboard and processor, I reinstalled XP Professional
| on the same hard drive. The previous install of XP had a password protected
| user account with the privacy option enabled. After the new install of XP, I
| cannot access (or delete) the data in this directory. The error message is
| "Access Denied". This is a standalone computer and I have administrator
| rights. I'm running SP2.
 

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