accessing files from disk after losing logon rights

[Rob]

I an running Windows XP with system restore turned off
due to the bugbear and sobig virus.
My computer crashed and I cannot access my files because
my logon rights have disappeared, evan as administrator
or guest.

How can I regain those rights so that I can access my
files.

[Taurarian]

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;EN-US;Q308421&
HOW TO: Take Ownership of a File or Folder in Windows XP




NOTE: You must be logged on to the computer using an account that has
administrative privileges. If you are running Windows XP Home Edition, in
order to have access to the Security tab, you must first start in Safe Mode
and log on with an account that has Administrative rights

"Rob" > wrote in message
...
> I an running Windows XP with system restore turned off
> due to the bugbear and sobig virus.
> My computer crashed and I cannot access my files because
> my logon rights have disappeared, evan as administrator
> or guest.
>
> How can I regain those rights so that I can access my
> files.
>
>