How do I access Old documents and Settings directory after re-install WinXP????

[mutex]

Hi,

One day, my WinXP PC crash and cannot be booted up because of C:\windows\system32\config\system is corrupted. It seems there is no way to recover that file. So, I re-install WinXP again. However, after the re-installation, I cannot access my old "Documents and Settings" directory. I guess it is because WinXP thinks that directory is under different UserID. I really need my old files to be restored. Can anyone help me?

Frank

 

[Ginrai]

I really don't know, but maybe u can try to restart your comp in safe mode and see if it opens up?

 

[firewall]

drive letter:\Documents and Settings.

If not, it may be lost. Did you format the drive while installing winXP again?

 

[darktubbly]

It could be a permissions problem. Make sure you're logged in as a user with Administrative priveleges and give yourself ownership and full access permissions to the folder.

 

[mutex]

I renamed my old "Documents and Settings" directory to some other name in WinXP Home Edition. After I re-install, I cannot access that old, renamed Documents and Settings directory. I tried to look if there is any thing I can turn on to acesss the files but I cannot find any.

Frank

 

[Ichinisan]

I had this problem a long time ago. Someone here on the AT forums told me how to enable permission, and I was able to access the folder. It is fixable, but I don't remember how.

Anyone?

 

[mutex]

If someone knows how to change permission in WinXP Home. Please help me

Frank

 

[TheBoyBlunder]

You have to boot into safe mode to change XP Home permissions.