Locked Folder / Account

[Guest]

I had a folder under Documents and Settings that was password protected. My
system crashed and it was necessary to reinstall XP Pro. When I created new
user IDs there were not exactly the same as before. I did the best I could
from memory.

When I try to access the locked folder I am denied access. I remember the
password but the system does not ask for a password. It only states that
access is denied. Is there a way I can gain access to this folder and make
it accessable?

Thanks,
mdp

 

[Malke]

I had a folder under Documents and Settings that was password protected. My
system crashed and it was necessary to reinstall XP Pro. When I created new
user IDs there were not exactly the same as before. I did the best I could
from memory.

When I try to access the locked folder I am denied access. I remember the
password but the system does not ask for a password. It only states that
access is denied. Is there a way I can gain access to this folder and make
it accessable?

Take ownership of the folder.

Take Ownership of a File or Folder in Windows XP [Q308421] -
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=308421

How Do I Get the Security tab in Folder Properties? -
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/tips/xp_security_tab.htm


Malke