my backups

[Guest]

I had troubles and I had to restore my computer when it came back I could no
longer get into in original files that were on there before. I go to my
backup/documents and settings/owner/my documnets but then it tells me it is
not accessible and access is denied. I use to have a password to get into
these files but I am never asked for one, is there any other way for me to
get to my files again I would hate to lose all that I once had cuz all I did
was restore my orginal settings

 

[Nepatsfan]

I had troubles and I had to restore my computer when it came
back I could no longer get into in original files that were
on there before. I go to my backup/documents and
settings/owner/my documnets but then it tells me it is not
accessible and access is denied. I use to have a password
to get into these files but I am never asked for one, is
there any other way for me to get to my files again I would
hate to lose all that I once had cuz all I did was restore
my orginal settings

You need to disable Simple File Sharing and take ownership of
the files. Take a look at these articles for more info:

How to disable simplified sharing and set permissions on a
shared folder in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307874/

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

"Access is Denied" Error Message When You Try to Open a Folder
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/810881

Note: If you are running Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, you
must start the computer in safe mode, and then log on with an
account that has Administrative rights to have access to the
Security tab. To start in Safe Mode, reboot your computer and
start tapping the F8 key as soon as you see anything displayed
on the screen. Keep hitting F8 until the Advanced Startup
Options menu appears. Use the up and down arrow keys on your
keyboard to select Safe Mode. Hit Enter.

Good luck

Nepatsfan