Deleted user - taking ownership of files

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I accidently removed myself from the user list and can no
longer access my info in money or outlook. Someone here
said I might be able to create a new user and then take
ownership of these files. Does anyone know the proper way
to do this? I'm a novice (obviously) and can't seem to
figure it out. Any help would be appreciated.

Thank You.
 
Tad said:
I accidently removed myself from the user list and can no
longer access my info in money or outlook. Someone here
said I might be able to create a new user and then take
ownership of these files. Does anyone know the proper way
to do this? I'm a novice (obviously) and can't seem to
figure it out. Any help would be appreciated.
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Presuming you still have access to the Admin account, use it initially:

Create the new user, Take ownership of the files; give Full Control of these
files
to the new user, logon as the new user and again take ownership of the
files.

Common misconception: "Only Admins can take ownership" (by default)
Truth: "Only Admins can take ownership of arbitrary files, but anyone with
Full Control
of a file can perform security functions on that file which includes taking
ownership.
 
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Presuming you still have access to the Admin account, use it initially:

Create the new user, Take ownership of the files; give Full Control of these
files
to the new user, logon as the new user and again take ownership of the
files.

Common misconception: "Only Admins can take ownership" (by default)
Truth: "Only Admins can take ownership of arbitrary files, but anyone with
Full Control
of a file can perform security functions on that file which includes taking
ownership.

--
Herb Martin


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Thanks Herb.

This may seem elementary, but could you tell me how one
goes about the actual taking ownership of a deleted user's
files? I can't seem to find the magic switch.

Thanks again,

Tad
 
This may seem elementary, but could you tell me how one
goes about the actual taking ownership of a deleted user's
files? I can't seem to find the magic switch.
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It's elementary if you KNOW where, but can be hard to find.

Right click on the files (or parent directory) and bring up the properties
for Security -- IF you are an Admin or have enough authority, one of
the choices is to take ownership (it varies a bit by OS but it's pretty
obvious once you get to the File/Security properties.)
 
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