User folders after reinstalling Windows

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So here's the problem, I have an HP Pavillion PC and I was having issues with Internet Explorer so I reinstalled Windows using the Non-Destructive System Recovery, and when I restarted my computer all my login users were gone. When I went to the Documents and Settings folder, all the folders were still there, except the userI was using before (which was password-protected), the folder gives an "Access is Denied" error and won't let me enter. How can I access it? Thanks!
 
Hi Zach,

So here's the problem, I have an HP Pavillion PC and I was having issues with Internet Explorer so I reinstalled Windows using the Non-Destructive System Recovery, and when I restarted my computer all my login users were gone. When I went to the Documents and Settings folder, all the folders were still there, except the userI was using before (which was password-protected), the folder gives an "Access is Denied" error and won't let me enter. How can I access it? Thanks!
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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

In XP Home you have to log in safe mode (F8)
In XP Pro you need to go to Windows Explorer > Folder options > view
tab check 'disable file sharing'

Good luck
 
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