Help! Can't Open a Folder Anymore

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How to take ownership of a file or folder in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=308421

"Access is Denied" Error Message When You Try to Open a Folder
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=810881
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"Dave" wrote:

> After a bout with some viruses I had to install a new C drive and move my old
> C drive to a secondary role. I was able to access all the old C drive
> folders and files except for the main Documents and Setting folder I was
> using before. Now when I try to access this folder on the new D drive I get
> this message: Folder is not accessible. Access Denied.
>
> I can not move any files to it. Properties says the folder is Read Only but
> it only reverts to Read Only after I change the setting.
>
> Any ideas? Maybe the virus altered some unknown setting?
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> Thanks Dave