How to access user accounts

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steve_fleet wrote:
> I had a disk crash (MBR failure). I have a new disk now and
> re-installed Windows XP Home and used a copy facility to transfer the
> accounts from the old disk. 2 of the accounts had password protection
> (I know the passwords). I can see all the files from the protected
> directories but can't open any of them and get the error message
>
> "The file is in use
> This file is currently in use. Close the file, and then try to perform
> the desired action again.
>
> Error ID = 0x80070005, Remedy ID = 0x00000000"
>
> Is there any way of modifying the registry to allow access to these
> files?

In use is weird.. Usually access denied..
Log in as an administrative user and take ownership of the files..

As long as EFS is not involved:

How to Take Ownership of a File or Folder in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=308421

How to disable simplified sharing & set permissions
on a shared folder in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=307874

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Thanks

that was a great help. My son and I have managed to recover all our
files that we had almost given up on.

If you are ever in Fleet, Hampshire, send me a message and I'll buy you
a beer (or tea if you prefer)

Thanks again

Steve


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Thanks

that was a great help. My son and I have managed to recover all our
files that we had almost given up on.

If you are ever in Fleet, Hampshire, send me a message and I'll buy you
a beer (or tea if you prefer)

Thanks again

Steve


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