Problem with locked files

[utcrazy]

Hi,

I recently reinstalled windows and renamed my documents and settings folder, documents and settings1, so that I can go back and get the old files. I had to reinstall because my old version was corrupt and wouldn't start. I now went back to retrieve the old files, and it says access is denied. Probably because I had privitization for that folder on. Is there any way I can get my locked files back?

-Mark

[Nug]

you can try brute fourceing it..

[Brandon]

Start in safe mode, and click "Administrator".

[www.cooleon.us]

get a free NTFS reader, boot into does, run the reader, and copy/paste the files. It's kinda technique if you have never dealt with DOS before.

[DarkBlood]

Otherwise, a Linux Live CD will be good for you. Linux does CHMOD permissions, unlike Windows.

[utcrazy]

I'll keep trying, see if anything works. Thanks for the ideas. It has all ym itunes purchased songs so if I can't get them back, I'm screwed.