Documents and Settings

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Hi... I had to reinstall windows xp on my computer as I
was badly hit by viruses. So I can save my files I did
the new install on to a new folder other than the
default'Windows' folder. After restarting, I am unable to
open my old Documents and Settings folder and get a
message which say 'access denied' and my computer beeps.
Annybody have a solution to this?
Thanks
 
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

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| Hi... I had to reinstall windows xp on my computer as I
| was badly hit by viruses. So I can save my files I did
| the new install on to a new folder other than the
| default'Windows' folder. After restarting, I am unable to
| open my old Documents and Settings folder and get a
| message which say 'access denied' and my computer beeps.
| Annybody have a solution to this?
| Thanks
 

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