HELP: Locked out of My Documents

[Mark]

I am hoping someone can assist me. I am running Windows XP Home edition
and recently re-did my hard drive. I had backed up some files using
Veritas Easy Backup. After reinstalling Windows I attempted to restore
my backed-up MY Documents folder. After restoring it I went to access
the files and it is giving me Access Denied. I am assuming it is
becuase the User ID #'s do not match even though I am using the same
username. How can I get around this and allow access again to the
folder. I have some digital pictures and other files I would hate to
loose. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

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

"Access is Denied" Error Message When You Try to Open a Folder
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;810881&Product=winxp

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Windows XP - Shell/User

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| I am hoping someone can assist me. I am running Windows XP Home edition
| and recently re-did my hard drive. I had backed up some files using
| Veritas Easy Backup. After reinstalling Windows I attempted to restore
| my backed-up MY Documents folder. After restoring it I went to access
| the files and it is giving me Access Denied. I am assuming it is
| becuase the User ID #'s do not match even though I am using the same
| username. How can I get around this and allow access again to the
| folder. I have some digital pictures and other files I would hate to
| loose. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Will Denny]

Hi

Please see if the following helps:

"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

 

[Bruce Chambers]

I am hoping someone can assist me. I am running Windows XP Home
edition and recently re-did my hard drive. I had backed up some
files using Veritas Easy Backup. After reinstalling Windows I
attempted to restore my backed-up MY Documents folder. After
restoring it I went to access the files and it is giving me Access
Denied. I am assuming it is becuase the User ID #'s do not match
even though I am using the same username. How can I get around this
and allow access again to the folder. I have some digital pictures
and other files I would hate to loose. Any assistance would be
greatly appreciated.

HOW TO Take Ownership of a File or Folder in WinXP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q308421

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Bruce Chambers

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[Mark]

Those documents helped perfectly. I was able to get access to my
folder. Thanks so much.