Can not delete files

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David

I recently had a crash and restored files to another
location on my hard drive to get the data files back.
Now I can not delete the "my documents" section. It
keeps denying access.

I tried changing the attributes and it will not allow me
to do that. I am running XP professional.

I wish I could boot to DOS and do it. This is really
annoying.

Is there some way to delete the misc. files and folders?

-Thanks, David
 
This article describes how to take ownership of a file or folder
to which you have been denied access:

How to Take Ownership of a File or Folder in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;308421&Product=winxp

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

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| I recently had a crash and restored files to another
| location on my hard drive to get the data files back.
| Now I can not delete the "my documents" section. It
| keeps denying access.
|
| I tried changing the attributes and it will not allow me
| to do that. I am running XP professional.
|
| I wish I could boot to DOS and do it. This is really
| annoying.
|
| Is there some way to delete the misc. files and folders?
|
| -Thanks, David
|
 
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