[pfnolan]

I was set up as the administrator on XP and had set "My Documents" file to be protected from the other users. After some system problems -- unrelated to this issue -- I had to re-install XP. But in doing so, lost all the original settings.
Now, all the documents and folders in "My Documents" cannot be accessed!! It doesn't ask for any password.
How do I get this access restored? Is it possible?

Thanks
Patrick

 

[Elvandil]

You need to take ownership of those files from an administrative account.

Right-click My Documents folder, Properties, Security tab, Advanced, Owner tab. Choose your name and set full access permissions. Check the box that says, "Replace Owner on all subcontainers and objects". Apply.

If the Security tab is not visible, go to Folder Options, View tab, and uncheck Simple File Sharing.

 

[pfnolan]

Thanks tons! All things restored.

Be well.
Patrick

 

[Elvandil]

Great. That was an easy one, for a change. ;-)