Re: Access Denied to folder under Documents and Settings

See Help and Support and search for "take ownership"

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

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"Michael" <Michael@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:FAFABBDA-06D9-4AB2-A8CC-12FC278F495F@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Had a user account that was password protected, along with the account folder
under Documents and Settings.
Computer crashed and had to reinstall Windows XP Pro. When creating new
users they were not created exactly as before.
How can I gain access to the locked folder? I know the previous password.

Thanks,
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