Re installed windows, cant access old profile folder

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Paul

I reinstalled windows which wiped off everyones account,
except mine. it gave me a new one but wont let me access
old folder (which conatins a lot of stuff i want). Any
ideas as to how i can get stuff out.

-It is a computer administator account
-file protection on
-no longer a profile (cant log on as that person) but
folder exists.
-Cant copy, rename or open it.
-Windows XP professional
 
Hi Paul,

Take Ownership of that folder.

HOW TO: Take Ownership of a File or Folder in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;308421&sd=tech

HOW TO: Set, View, Change, or Remove File and Folder Permissions in Windows
XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;308418

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I reinstalled windows which wiped off everyones account,
except mine. it gave me a new one but wont let me access
old folder (which conatins a lot of stuff i want). Any
ideas as to how i can get stuff out.

-It is a computer administator account
-file protection on
-no longer a profile (cant log on as that person) but
folder exists.
-Cant copy, rename or open it.
-Windows XP professional
 
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