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CILO wrote:
> How do I locate and restore a user profile that was tucked away
> somewhere during a re-installation of XP?
> Just *how* was it tucked away?
> Use the method prescribed by the "tuck away" instructions.
> (did you use the File and Settings Transfer Wizard to "tuck away" the
> profile?)
>
> Or do you just need access to the files/folders in this profile?
> (C:\Documents and Settings\ProfileName is givig you "access denied"?)
>
> 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
CILO wrote:
> Thanks Shenan for your reply, but what I meant was that my previous
> profile is somewhere on my hardrive and I don't know how to restore
> it. I've mistakedly created another profile during a re-installation
> and now my windows environment (desktop) has nothing, but the
> programs can be seen in windows explorer.
Depending on "how" you re-installed, you may have to install your
applications again as well. If this is a parallel installation, then none
of the registry settings, etc will exist for your previously installed
applications. You will have to install them again from their media.
Please explain HOW you re-installed and why.. As well as if you have looked
under c:\socuments and settings for your old user profile(s) to try and get
information from their start menu/etc.
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