Re: can't access user data

From: Carey Frisch [MVP] (cnfrisch_at_nospamgmail.com)
Date: 11/23/04 

Date: Mon, 22 Nov 2004 22:06:11 -0600

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 

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
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 "iscguy1067" wrote:
| After upgrading my motherboard and processor, I reinstalled XP Professional 
| on the same hard drive. The previous install of XP had a password protected 
| user account with the privacy option enabled. After the new install of XP, I 
| cannot access (or delete) the data in this directory. The error message is 
| "Access Denied". This is a standalone computer and I have administrator 
| rights. I'm running SP2.

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