My Documents recovery

[Guest]

I've re-installed XP home edition as an effort to speed up my computer
without resorting to a full format. As a result I now can't access any of the
personal files contained in the 'my documents' folder. Foolish for not
backing up, I know. I have the old admin password but windows is refusing me
access to the files. I know they're all there as the file transfer wizard
will let me explore the folder, just not access anything. Is there anything I
can do by way of file recovery?

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

HOW TO: Take Ownership of a File or Folder in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;308421

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows - Shell/User

Enjoy all the benefits of genuine Microsoft software:
http://www.microsoft.com/genuine/default.mspx

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| I've re-installed XP home edition as an effort to speed up my computer
| without resorting to a full format. As a result I now can't access any of the
| personal files contained in the 'my documents' folder. Foolish for not
| backing up, I know. I have the old admin password but windows is refusing me
| access to the files. I know they're all there as the file transfer wizard
| will let me explore the folder, just not access anything. Is there anything I
| can do by way of file recovery?

 

[Guest]

thanks.