Re: Lost access to files and program after renaming Admin account

You simply need to take ownership of those folders and files from the original administrator account.
You can then copy all of the profiles programs and settings to the new user profile.

The following articles will guide you.

If you are using Windows XP Home version, you will need to perform the taking ownership work in Safe Mode.

MVP Rick Rogers has a good explanation of the step by step process.
Taking Ownership:
http://rickrogers.org/fixes.htm#Taking_ownership

Here is the Microsoft reference for taking ownership.

HOW TO: Take Ownership of a File or Folder in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308421

A Description of the Safe Mode Boot Options in Windows XP:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/315222

Here is the Microsoft Reference for transferring programs and settings to a new user profile.

How to Copy User Data to a New User Profile:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/811151

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Ronnie Vernon
Microsoft MVP
Windows Shell/User


"jbelliard" <jbelliard.2eyt04@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:jbelliard.2eyt04@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Please help!!!!

I recently renamed my Administrator account in XP. After doing so I
rebooted my computer and the system seemed to have created a new
profile for the new user account. As a result I can no longer access my
email using Outlook 2002, When I launch other programs it seems that I
have to reconfigure them. Does anyone out here know how I can go back
to the original configuration ? I need help




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jbelliard

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