Security Settings - Folder Permission

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I cannot access one of my folders on a removable drive - (USB) after
reformatting my system.

I had set the settings of the folder, on the usb drive, so only I (as a
windows user) could access it. I removed all permissions except for my
account. I have now reformatted my main computers drive, reinstalled winxp
pro and plugged the removable drive in. I can no longer access the folder, I
get the message "access is denied" and I cannot set the folder permissions
anymore.

Is there any way I can regain access to this folder.