cannot get into users directory

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I have a computer I am trying to copy to an other drive so that I can wipe
the files out and gvie the computer away. when I log into the computer as
administrator I cannot access a users directory under documents and settings
is there something I can do to get into the directory when I log in as that
user I can see the directory any Ideas would be appreciated.
 
Mike said:
I have a computer I am trying to copy to an other drive so that I can
wipe the files out and gvie the computer away. when I log into the
computer as administrator I cannot access a users directory under
documents and settings is there something I can do to get into the
directory when I log in as that
user I can see the directory any Ideas would be appreciated.
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You are trying to copy data from one drive to another to back it up?
Assuming that the user didn't encrypt his files (and you should most
definitely ask first), take ownership of the files.

Take Ownership of a File or Folder in Windows XP [Q308421] -
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=308421

How Do I Get the Security tab in Folder Properties? -
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/tips/xp_security_tab.htm

Malke
 
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