Idiot Needs Help

[DenBowan]

Thats me.

I have installed a new version of XP over my existing one. I now have new
directories for my personal files. On my hard-drive I now have my old
directory called 'Dennis' which I cannot get access to...

(D:\documents and settings\Dennis is not accessable.
Access is denied)

....and a new directory called 'Dennis.REBORN' which I can get access to but
has none of my saved files in it.

I know I have been stupid but is there any way I can access the old
directory.

 

[Nepatsfan]

Thats me.

I have installed a new version of XP over my existing one. I
now have new directories for my personal files. On my
hard-drive I now have my old directory called 'Dennis' which
I cannot get access to...
(D:\documents and settings\Dennis is not accessable.
Access is denied)

...and a new directory called 'Dennis.REBORN' which I can
get access to but has none of my saved files in it.

I know I have been stupid but is there any way I can access
the old directory.

You need to take ownership of the files. Take a look here for
the procedure:

How to take ownership of a file or folder in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;308421&sd=tech

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

Good luck

Nepatsfan

 

[DenBowan]

You need to take ownership of the files. Take a look here for
the procedure:

How to take ownership of a file or folder in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;308421&sd=tech

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

Good luck

Many Thanks. I'm all fixed now.

 

[Nepatsfan]

Many Thanks. I'm all fixed now.

You're welcome.

Nepatsfan