It wont let me Go into my Documents Folder

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anonymous_at_discussions.microsoft.com
Date: 06/05/04


Date: Sat, 5 Jun 2004 09:14:03 -0700


>-----Original Message-----
>Hi..I just recently reinstaleld my xp operating system,
>and Now it wont let me get back into my documents folder.
>I am thinking that is beacsue on my old opearint system I
>had my documents made private..but now it wont allow em
>to go in them..What do I do??
>.
>

here is a copy of help and support from win xp...
to see it yourself type "ownership" or "take over"

"""To take ownership of a file or folder
Open Windows Explorer, and then locate the file or folder
you want to take ownership of.
Right-click the file or folder, click Properties, and then
click the Security tab.
Click Advanced, and then click the Owner tab.
In the Change owner to box, click the new owner.
(Optional) To change the owner of all subcontainers and
objects within the tree, select the Replace owner on
subcontainers and objects check box.
 Notes

To open Windows Explorer, click Start, point to Programs,
point to Accessories, and then click Windows Explorer.
If you are not joined to a domain and want to view the
Security tab, see To display the Security tab.
You can transfer ownership in two ways:
The current owner can grant the Take ownership permission
to others, allowing those users to take ownership at any
time.
An administrator can take ownership of any file on the
computer. However, the administrator cannot transfer
ownership to others. This restriction keeps the
administrator accountable.
In Windows XP Professional, the Everyone group no longer
includes the Anonymous Logon group."""



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