microsoft.public.windowsxp.security_admin

SalnDen wrote:
> We had a crash and burn, likely a virus infection, on our home
> machine. It was running XP Home and the wife's email was the default
> in OE 6. We used password protected user accounts to sign into the
> computer, to keep the kids eyes out of things, and unfortunately
> this is what's causing my problem.
>
> I installed a new version of XP Pro in a different folder on the
> drive, and have just about restored the machine, except for some
> folders that -- and the default email dbx files -- that are under my
> wife's name in documents and settings in the old installation. Of
> course,every time I try to access those folders, to copy old files
> out, I get an access denied message.
>
> Anybody know of any way to get inside that folder and move her stuff
> so I can rebuild her inbox, personal message folders, documetns,
> address book, etc?
>
> Thanks for any and all help.

Google...
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=Windows+XP+Access+Denied

What you need:
How to Take Ownership of a File or Folder in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308421

How to disable simplified sharing & set permissions
on a shared folder in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307874

Windows XP Home Edition? Read a bit more carefully. =)

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