Re: retreaving data that is password protected from an old insallation

[Torgeir Bakken (MVP)]

Michael wrote:

> I had data on a fresh installatio of windows XP that had
> a password to log into. When I reinstalled XP because of
> problems I was having I could not access my folder
> because it said it was password protected but the
> protection was from the the old installation that no
> longer exists. Every time I tried to open the folder it
> says that it is password protected but that user name and
> password no longer exists. Ive tried many things but
> still cant find a way access my data including installing
> my hard drive in a different computer and trying to
> access the folder using DOS. Any Help would be much
> appreciated.

Hi

Most likely, taking ownership should fix this...

HOW TO: Take Ownership of a File or Folder in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;308421


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