Bill
December 5th 03, 08:08 PM
I have just had to do the same thing due to XP failing - I
installed XP into c:\windows1 directory to protect my
files. Just like you I cannot now access them as I get
an 'access denied' msg - I know the ID and password - so
whats the answer ?? help !
>-----Original Message-----
>I recently uninstalled Windows XP because (I think) of
>some corrupted files. Because I have been using this
>computer for a while, and didn't wish to lose any files,
>i removed the old operating system, and reinstalled it
>over the top.
>
>As a result, the files (My Documents) that were secured
>(so that other users could not access them unless they
>were logged into my account) are now locked to me, and
>because the account no longer exists, I cannot access
>them. I know the old user name and password I used, the
>only problem is getting into the folder. Is there
>anything I can do? (P.S. - I use XP Home edition, NOT
>professional)
>.
>
installed XP into c:\windows1 directory to protect my
files. Just like you I cannot now access them as I get
an 'access denied' msg - I know the ID and password - so
whats the answer ?? help !
>-----Original Message-----
>I recently uninstalled Windows XP because (I think) of
>some corrupted files. Because I have been using this
>computer for a while, and didn't wish to lose any files,
>i removed the old operating system, and reinstalled it
>over the top.
>
>As a result, the files (My Documents) that were secured
>(so that other users could not access them unless they
>were logged into my account) are now locked to me, and
>because the account no longer exists, I cannot access
>them. I know the old user name and password I used, the
>only problem is getting into the folder. Is there
>anything I can do? (P.S. - I use XP Home edition, NOT
>professional)
>.
>