Lost access to User folder

[Guest]

The computer crashed wiping out the user accounts in Windows XP Home Edition.
Been able to get back in and the files and folders for each user are still
there. Unfortunately one of the users had password protected their login and
without the front end to enter the password that user's folders are now
'Access Denied'

Can anyone suggest a way to re-set/delete the password to get at these
folders?

 

[Ronnie Vernon MVP]

The computer crashed wiping out the user accounts in Windows XP Home
Edition. Been able to get back in and the files and folders for each
user are still there. Unfortunately one of the users had password
protected their login and without the front end to enter the password
that user's folders are now 'Access Denied'

Can anyone suggest a way to re-set/delete the password to get at these
folders?

You simply need to take ownership of those folders and files.
You can also copy all of the previous users programs and settings to a new user profile.
The following articles will guide you.

HOW TO: Take Ownership of a File or Folder in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308421

How to Copy User Data to a New User Profile:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/811151