Windows Accounts

[Easygoing Dave]

I recently had to re-install windows XP on my PC after a terminal
crash. One of the old accounts was password protected, I have all the
documents, but cannot access the data. Is there any way of recovering
my old data.

I know the password from the old account

Thanks in advance

Dave

 

[Rich]

Yes you have to take OWNERSHIP of them. There is something in the knowledge
base that will help you with the steps. Do a search for ownership and you
should find it.

Good luck, Rich

 

[Shenan Stanley]

I recently had to re-install windows XP on my PC after a terminal
crash. One of the old accounts was password protected, I have all
the documents, but cannot access the data. Is there any way of
recovering my old data.

I know the password from the old account

So, what you are actually saying is that when you attempt to access the
files from the old account a specific message comes up and tells you that
you cannot. That specific message would be very useful to post here for
help. I am betting it is "Access Denied". In which case it doesn't matter
if you know the old password or not - that is likely unnecessary (and of no
use if they were also encrypted - which I doubt.)

How to Take Ownership of a File or Folder in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308421

Read *carefully* - do not just skim the page and start following steps.
There is important information there dependent on the version of Windows XP

 

[Detlev Dreyer]

I recently had to re-install windows XP on my PC after a terminal
crash. One of the old accounts was password protected, I have all the
documents, but cannot access the data. Is there any way of recovering
my old data.

"How to take ownership of a file or folder in Windows XP"
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308421/en-us

 

[Easygoing Dave]

Thanks for the information, all sorted now

Dave