folder has been moved, won't let me access it

[Milanth2]

I have an XP computer. There is a folder in my c drive 7023a713ob2454b37. When I open it is lists one folder as amd. I am guessing this has to do with my processor. Now the problem. I was trying to open another folder and it moved it this folder. Now I cannot get this folder out of there. It gives me access denied. Please tell me how I can get this folder out. It is a very important folder for me. I would appreciate any help I can get.

[SuperSparks]

What you need to do is "take ownership" of the "7023..." file and then you should be able to access any subfolders in the normal way with Windows Explorer. Right-click on the folder you want to take ownership of, choose "Sharing and Security", then in the Security tab, click "Advanced". Go to the Owner tab, choose the account that you want to take ownership (usually your Admin account), make sure "Replace owner on subcontainers and objects" is checked, and then OK out of the dialogs.

How to take ownership of a file or folder in Windows XP

[Milanth2]

I tried that and I don't have a security tab.. I am reading the link you sent me. I don't have this set up as administrator.

[SuperSparks]

You will need to get Administrator access, or get someone with admin access to do it for you.

[Milanth2]

I am going through the link. I have adminstrator access. It says I have to boot in safe mode. Now I have forgotten how to boot in safe mode on XP. Can you tell me how to boot in safe mode?

never mind I have it..

[Train]

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You should print these instructions before continuing. They will not be available after you shut your computer down in step 2.

2.


Click Start and then click Shut Down.

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In the drop-down list of the Shut Down Windows dialog box, click Restart, and then click OK.

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As your computer restarts but before Windows launches, press F8.
On a computer that is configured for booting to multiple operating systems, you can press F8 when the boot menu appears.

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Use the arrow keys to highlight the appropriate safe mode option, and then press ENTER.

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If you have a dual-boot or multiple-boot system, choose the installation that you need to access using the arrow keys, and then press ENTER.