Re: User Account...

You simply need to take ownership of deleted users folders and files.
You can then copy all of the previous users programs and settings to a 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.

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


"Tiago" <Tiago@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:2D1D6D82-34B1-4973-B556-0AEC38B49535@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Hi all...

My mistake i remove a user account (usera) but the files still in
c:\documentsandseting\usera, how can i restore all previous settings
(wallpaper,icons,etc).

When i go to user profiles, my old profile appears ("Account Unknown)

Thanks
PS: i have system restore turned off

.

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