I have recently re-installed Windows XP after the system file became corrupt. I initially performed a repair but found a full re-install was required.
During the setup I requested the same username as I used on the previous installation, my old “My Documents” folder was kept however when I try to access it I receive the following error message:
C:\Documents and Settings\{username} is not accessible.
Access is denied.
Explorer thinks the directory is empty. But when I defragged the disk I recognised files that exist in that directory.
I used Recover My Files by GetData to see if I ccould find more info, many of the files that exist solely if the afore mentioned directory were located.
I have full admin privileges.
All updates as recommended by microsoft.com (inc. SP2) are installed.
The low-down, the files are there but I can’t access them.
Can anyone recommend a solution?
