Cannot access user hidden files

[Dave]

Reboot the machine and go into safe mode by pressing and
holding the f8 key. Highlight safe mode and hit enter.
Log on as Administrator (typically with no password) and
then go to the folder that you want to see. Right click
on the folder and go to security. There should be an
option to take possetion and then you should be able to
get to it. More info can be found on the knowledgebase
on take possetion.

>-----Original Message-----
>i recently reinstalled XP pro because of issues with
>starting up. i didnt partition cause i still needed all
>information on the harddrive. but when i reinstalled, i
>had to make a new user (administrator) and now i cannot
>see ANY of the files that are on my computer. this is
>because i made the previous administator user hide all
>files from other users, and now bieng a new user....i
>cannot see the other users files (which are all my files)
>when i look at properties for my harddrive, its still
full
>but i cannot find any of the files or information. Is
>there a way to recover hidden user files??? or do i need
>to seek a professional??
>.
>