"Access Denied" opening old \Documents and Settings folder

After SP2 failed, I was forced to reinstall XP Pro SP1a from the CD.

The installation created a new folder (\Documents and
Settings\MyName.ComputerName). I was able to move most of my directories from
the original location(\Documents and Settings\MyName) to the new location;
however, one remains which I cannot open, copy, or move. Any attempt to do
so results in an Access Denied message.

Loggin in as administrator does not solve the problem.

Login as Administrator and then take ownership of the files/folder(s):
http://www.winxptutor.com/ownership.htm

How to copy data from a corrupted user profile to a new profile:=20
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/811151

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Ramesh, Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User
http://windowsxp.mvps.org


"GFasolt" wrote in message =
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After SP2 failed, I was forced to reinstall XP Pro SP1a from the CD.

The installation created a new folder (\Documents and=20
Settings\MyName.ComputerName). I was able to move most of my directories =
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the original location(\Documents and Settings\MyName) to the new =
location;=20
however, one remains which I cannot open, copy, or move. Any attempt to =
do=20
so results in an Access Denied message.

Loggin in as administrator does not solve the problem.