"Access is denied"

[WeedCali]

So i recently reloaded WinXP Pro to my moms new system and im not able to get into the older user files. for example, i go into C:\Documents and Settings and try to click on one of the older user folders and i get this:

C:\Documents and Settings\JAMIE is not accesible.

Access is denied.

does anyone know how to fix this or am i not gonna be able to fix it?

 

[cboucher]

Try logging in as a local admin and go into the Security tab for the folder you need access to and try to "Take Ownership" of the folder.

 

[jmacavali]

Exactly what I was going to say. You need to 'take ownership' of the folder.

 

[WeedCali]

Sorry this took so damn long to reply to but how exactly do i log in as the local admin? theres only one user account on this machine. and when i do, how do i "Take ownership"?

 

[jmacavali]

Just login then (it is most likely a local admin). Right-click on the folder you want ownership of>Properties>Security Tab>Advanced button>Owner tab>click on the username you want to make the 'owner'>'check' the box 'replace owner on container and objects'>Ok button.

Let us know if that works.