systems recovery and leftover user folders

[Kevin Platea]

I recently had a system failure and I was forced to use
the HP systems recovery option. Unfortunately I couldnt
do a "restore to a point in time" option. I recreated my
users - but that has created new user folders and I cannot
access the data that is in the "old" user folders. I am
getting a "cannot access user folder". I get that even
when I login as an administrator.

I am using XP media center addition, updated to all
current versions.

Please advise on recovery options
(e-mail address removed)

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

This article describes how to take ownership of a file or folder
to which you have been denied access:

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

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

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|I recently had a system failure and I was forced to use
| the HP systems recovery option. Unfortunately I couldnt
| do a "restore to a point in time" option. I recreated my
| users - but that has created new user folders and I cannot
| access the data that is in the "old" user folders. I am
| getting a "cannot access user folder". I get that even
| when I login as an administrator.
|
| I am using XP media center addition, updated to all
| current versions.
|
| Please advise on recovery options
| (e-mail address removed)

 

[Kevin Platea]

I will give this a try this evening. Appreciate the
information

Kevin Platea
(e-mail address removed)