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    calipsok Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Nov 30, 2006, 08:19 PM
    Can't access folder in Doc's & Settings
    I've had to do a re-install of XP Pro, and when I go to My Documents, there is a folder with the old "computer name" and I am getting Access Denied messages when I know that my documents/files are there... how can I gain access?
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    Dec 1, 2006, 07:10 AM
    Howdy and welocme to AMHD:

    You will have to TAKE OWNERSHIP of the old files/folders!

    Murray
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