After Reinstalling Windows I want to delete an account

From: Bob (anonymous_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 08/31/04


Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2004 17:05:16 -0700

I found the solution, which deals with taking over
ownership of the folder. Thought I would most it here in
case anyone ever needs it. Follow this link (you will
probably have to cut and paste) to the Microsoft site
page.

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=307874

Bob

>-----Original Message-----
>I just reinstalled Windows XP Pro on my computer and
>totally forgot to delete one of the user accounts that
is
>no longer used and takes up a lot of hard drive space.
>Unfortunately, it is also protected so I am unable to
>access it. I tried to logon to it and just deleting it
>with no success. Any suggestions?
>
>Bob
>.
>



Relevant Pages

  • Re: user password protected folder
    ... Boot the PC into Safe Mode (see Help and Support). ... you'll be able to access the Security tab in Folder Properties. ... Then you can "take ownership". ... one of the user accounts had a password protect on it. ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.security_admin)
  • Re: Shortcuts for non administrator accounts
    ... This folder is for all user accounts of this pc. ... Take Ownership of a File or Folder in Windows XP ... Use Access Control to Restrict Who Can Use Files ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.general)
  • Re: recreate lost xp user account
    ... In order to take back the ownership of the files, you may refer to the following KB article: ... How to take ownership of a file or folder in Windows XP ... all of the user accounts were deleted, but their files (such as my ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.general)
  • Re: BIG PROBLEM!!
    ... to which you have been denied access: ... How to Take Ownership of a File or Folder in Windows XP ... Upon the completion of the installation I created my user accounts. ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support)
  • Re: disk error occurred
    ... these "locked files" are not the hidden files or system files. ... creates a folder of that username under "documents and settings". ... This is normally a simple permissions issue, dealt with by Taking Ownership. ... have XP Pro and have invoked encryption. ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.general)