Restoring acces to files from a previous installation of w..

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cosmiret@zappmobile.ro wrote:
> Hi! I have made a childish mistake. I have had some troubles with my
> internet connection/modem software and i had to reinstall windows xp
> pro but i didn't moved my files from "my documents". After
> reinstalling windows xp pro i have recreated same user account and
> password but i can't acces the directory containing the documents
> from the previous windows installation. I think it is worth
> mentioning that my drive is NTFS. Is there any way to restore acces
> to these files?
> Aprreciate quick answer!
> Thank you!

Try this:

How to take Ownership of a File or Folder in Windows XP

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;EN-US;Q308421




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Don Burnette

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I have followed your advice. It works. My problem is solved. Thank you very
much!

"Don Burnette" wrote:

> cosmiret@zappmobile.ro wrote:
> > Hi! I have made a childish mistake. I have had some troubles with my
> > internet connection/modem software and i had to reinstall windows xp
> > pro but i didn't moved my files from "my documents". After
> > reinstalling windows xp pro i have recreated same user account and
> > password but i can't acces the directory containing the documents
> > from the previous windows installation. I think it is worth
> > mentioning that my drive is NTFS. Is there any way to restore acces
> > to these files?
> > Aprreciate quick answer!
> > Thank you!
>
> Try this:
>
> How to take Ownership of a File or Folder in Windows XP
>
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;EN-US;Q308421
>
>
>
>
> --
> Don Burnette
>
>
>
>

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics (More info?)

You are very welcome, glad it worked, and thanks for reporting back!



--
Don Burnette


cosmiret@zappmobile.ro wrote:
> I have followed your advice. It works. My problem is solved. Thank
> you very much!
>
> "Don Burnette" wrote:
>
>> cosmiret@zappmobile.ro wrote:
>>> Hi! I have made a childish mistake. I have had some troubles with my
>>> internet connection/modem software and i had to reinstall windows xp
>>> pro but i didn't moved my files from "my documents". After
>>> reinstalling windows xp pro i have recreated same user account and
>>> password but i can't acces the directory containing the documents
>>> from the previous windows installation. I think it is worth
>>> mentioning that my drive is NTFS. Is there any way to restore acces
>>> to these files?
>>> Aprreciate quick answer!
>>> Thank you!
>>
>> Try this:
>>
>> How to take Ownership of a File or Folder in Windows XP
>>
>> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;EN-US;Q308421
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> Don Burnette