Re: lost My Documents folder

You're welcome. Glad to hear you've got your files back.

Nepatsfan

In C791556C-FBA8-4856-A227-51A2B527A130@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Dory
wrote:
> Hello Nepatsfan,
>
> Your advise was right on the money! I found the hidden Admin
> account by
> going through Safe mode and am now transfering files. You've
> been a
> lifesaver!
>
> Many thanks!
> Dorian
>
> "Nepatsfan" wrote:
>
>> In 4641D7E3-2B28-4FE9-976C-7B0ACF61F0F1@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Dory
>> wrote:
>>> I created a new user/admin account and all of the files in
>>> the orginal "My
>>> Documents" folder are now lost. They still reside on the C
>>> drive because
>>> there's over 100G of file space still used but I can not
>>> locate them through
>>> the new admin/user account or through a advance file
>>> search.
>>> I've tried
>>> reseting the "hidden file" settings and even created a new
>>> Admin account to
>>> try to recover them but they are no where to be found.
>>> Help....please...help
>>
>> This can happen if you're running XP Professional and you
>> were
>> using the built-in Administrator account. As soon as you
>> create
>> a second admin account, the Administrator account goes into
>> hiding. Take a look at these articles for info on logging on
>> with the Administrator account:
>>
>> How to login as Administrator in Windows XP?
>> http://windowsxp.mvps.org/admins.htm
>>
>> If you're just looking to recover the files, you probably
>> need
>> to take ownership of these folders:
>>
>> C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\My Documents
>> C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Desktop
>>
>> How to take ownership of a file or folder in Windows XP
>> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;308421&sd=tech
>>
>> Note: Keep in mind you have to disable Simple File Sharing.
>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307874/
>>
>> The Administrator account isn't meant for everyday use. It
>> should be reserved for emergencies. If you want to add the
>> Administrator account to the Welcome Screen, take a look at
>> these articles:
>>
>> Add the Administrator Account to the Welcome Screen
>> http://tinyurl.com/6utzj
>>
>> Enable Administrator account on Welcome Screen
>> http://www.dougknox.com/xp/scripts_desc/xp_admin_ok.htm
>>
>> Good luck
>>
>> Nepatsfan



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