HELP!

[ERIC LITTLE]

I have been using Windows XP home edition for some time
now; however, last time I tried to log into my account, I
got a message saying that there may be a corrupt file in
my personal settings. My computer then proceeded to make
me a new and temporary user account. This new account
lacks most of the files I had in my older account. As I
am a university student, and have many important files in
my previous account, I need aid in being able to sign
into my old account (or some how retrieving them).
Please help me; my life is in shambles...

Eric

 

[purplehaz]

First try a system restore.

If that doesn't work:
This information can be found in Help and Support by searching for
ownership.



To take ownership of a file or folder

Open Windows Explorer, and then locate the file or folder you want to take
ownership of.

Right-click the file or folder, click Properties, and then click the
Security tab.

Click Advanced, and then click the Owner tab.

In the Change owner to box, click the new owner.

(Optional) To change the owner of all subcontainers and objects within the
tree, select the Replace owner on subcontainers and objects check box.



Notes:

To open Windows Explorer, click Start, point to All Programs, point to
Accessories, and then click Windows Explorer.

If you are not joined to a domain and want to view the Security tab, see To
display the Security tab.

You can transfer ownership in two ways:

The current owner can grant the Take ownership permission to others,
allowing those users to take ownership at any time.

An administrator can take ownership of any file on the computer. However,
the administrator cannot transfer ownership to others. This restriction
keeps the administrator accountable.

In Windows XP Professional, the Everyone group no longer includes the
Anonymous Logon group.

 

[Mike Brearley]

Your files are still there, just in a different directory. If you have an
admin account, you can get those files easily. Look in C:\Documents and
Settings.

You'll see your old profile and your new one. Go into your old one and then
into the 'My Documents'. Highlite anything in there that you want back and
click Edit-->Cut. Now go back to your new profile\My Documents and click
Edit-->Paste. If you want your internet favorites back, go into the
favorites directory under the profiles and do the same as above.

If you need help with other files that you can't locate, please post back
and we can help you locate them.

--
Posted 'as is'. If there are any spelling and/or grammar mistakes, they
were a direct result of my fingers and brain not being synchronized or my
lack of caffeine.

Mike Brearley

 

[Guest]

Hi,

Open Windows Explorer and browse to C:\Documents and
Settings

You should see a folder with your old username. Take a
peek in there

Regards,

Tim

 

[ERIC LITTLE]

My problem was
that Windows XP home edition would not allow me to access
my user acount; infact, it had created a temporary one
that lacked most of my old data. Thanks to your help, I
was able to restore most of my data to a new acount (by
cutting it and pasting it). However, there is still some
files and default setups that I would like to locate (if
I can), such as my outlook express e-mail account, as
well as all of my old e-mails. I also do not have my MSN
account. Any additional help that anyone could provide
would be marvelous. Thank you so much for your help.

Eric Little

 

[Mike Brearley]

With msn messenger, you'll just need to re-sign into it. You should be able
to find it under Start-->All Programs. If you're missing programs in there,
then you'll want to cut and paste 'Start Menu' from the old profile to the
new one. With your e-mail, I think (and I'm not positive this will work)
that you'll want copy your original files from C:\Documents and Settings\old
user\Local Settings\Application Data\Identities\{long crazy
number}\Microsoft\Outlook Express to the new profile. Then re-set up your
account. I'd make an extra copy of the files though, just to make sure that
you don't lose anything. If that doesn't work, someone else may have a
better idea.

--
Posted 'as is'. If there are any spelling and/or grammar mistakes, they
were a direct result of my fingers and brain not being synchronized or my
lack of caffeine.

Mike Brearley