Malachor

Yah like the topic says.
Iv recently reformatted my computer but by installing a new OS since the data I had in My Documents were too precious to lose!

So I only deleted the Windows folder for that OS thinking that it will make sure the folder isnt private anymore. Guess what it still is and its still is, Im not sure of what to do because I could be corrupting my OS right now if I did anything.

So my problem:
Old My Document folder is Private and I still denied by OS so is inaccessible

Solution Im looking for:
How to rid my system completey of my Old Win XP so I can access that My Docments folder. (Remember I only deleted the Old OS Windows Folder on the new OS not the OS it self)

Thanks!
-Malachor

The Duke

You could get Linux "Knoppix" boot from the CD-ROM and transfer files.
It's a temp install and runs from the CD-ROM so you have nothing to install or remove.
Don't be supprised if you have everything including sound and internet access, it's rather amazing

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Malachor

O ok can ya explain the process step by step
I wanna be sure I dont do something stupid.

Edit: I will be looking it up thanks "The Duke" reps for you

The_Jester

Change the owner. Go to Tools > Folder Preferences (?) and then disable simple file sharing. Then move onto the folder you want to 'own'. Go to its properties field and then go to permissions and then Owner. Change the owner to you. You will now have access to the files.

Sorry, if this is a little off - I'm linux only atm, otherwise I would be more precise

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Malachor

Thanks I will take that into great consideration!
Right now Im downloading it for CD so...cheers reps to you too for giving me directions on how to do this.

If anyone would want to add something do so if you please the more information the better .
And if their are any nice things I could use of this Knoppix to make some good use of it in many ways please say. Cheers

shajbot

Here's a similar thread, you should find what you need in here.
http://www.overclock.net/windows/959...retrieval.html

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Malachor

Yes I got them back thanks dude!!
OMG I didnt know how long it would take without you linking me to that thread thanks!!! Reps to you!

Chozart

Glad you did get it resolved

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Malachor

Bump...

Ok now I got this error.
I put all permission on full access.
I get this with some programs, I dont get why its like this I looked through many threads and microsofts website.

As the files around the program work I do not know why the file it self isnt accessable.
This happened to some of my files too so I cant open them up at all, even max permissions set like everything you guys said. I still get the same message, its the one I attached right below.

I cant seem to use the program I have full access permissions.
Thanks!

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ENTERPRISE

Simply giving yourself full permission i would uninstall that program and reinstall it.

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