Security issues after system recovery

[Alex]

Hi

I have just done a system recovery on my computer, re-
installing all of the operating system, and everything
else.

The old disk structure was placed in to a folder, which
is still there but now I can't access my personal folder,
as it had a password on it before. The folder contains my
personal settings, my documents, my music etc.

I need to open up this folder ASAP as it's got university
work on it that I need to get at.

Thanks in advance
Alex

 

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

Alex;
Take Ownership:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=308421

Since you just reloaded, make sure you protect the computer
immediatly, do NOT wait til "later"
To protect the safety and security of your computer:
Install or enable a firewall IMMEDIATELY, before connecting to the
internet:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=283673

Install ALL Critical Updates IMMEDIATELY.
Start/All Programs/Windows Update

Install an antivirus application
Update it weekly
Run it at least weekly

Also see:
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/default.asp
http://www.microsoft.com/security/home/
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/tr...l=/technet/columns/security/5min/5min-105.asp