Restoring User Files

[Guest]

Windows recently corrupted itself when updating one of my drivers. I used the
xp home installation disk to repair windows, and it has worked except for the
fact that i had to set up a new account to gain access. I can see the folder
in My docs with my old username on it, but even though i've got admin rights,
it doesn't allow me to access it. does anyone have any ideas on how to gain
access so i can recover the files from my previous username.
Cheers

 

[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&Product=winxp

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

How to copy data from a corrupted user profile to a new profile
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;811151&Product=winxp

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect Your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.aspx

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| Windows recently corrupted itself when updating one of my drivers. I used the
| xp home installation disk to repair windows, and it has worked except for the
| fact that i had to set up a new account to gain access. I can see the folder
| in My docs with my old username on it, but even though i've got admin rights,
| it doesn't allow me to access it. does anyone have any ideas on how to gain
| access so i can recover the files from my previous username.
| Cheers