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04-Jun-2007, 07:51 PM #1
User ID accidently deleted and files placed into Document and Settings folder
All the old files I used on the old sign in name were moved to the documents and settings folder under the C:/ drive.

But now that the computer automatically created a new ID for me is there anyway that i can go back to using the old one that was deleted and take sole possesion of that?

Because now all of my apps are dead, I have to enter in new serial codes for some applications, I get this application is now longer installed on your computer please reinstall it again.

Is it impossible to do?

It's not that big of a deal, but if there is a way I would like to try and attempt it.

It will save me the hassle of going back and redownloading every app. that I had installed.
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04-Jun-2007, 07:54 PM #2
what is your os? (operating system)
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04-Jun-2007, 08:29 PM #4
Welcome to TSG....

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

http://support.microsoft.com/Default.aspx?kbid=308421
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Welcome to TSG....

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

http://support.microsoft.com/Default.aspx?kbid=308421
Thanks, I'll try this.

Will I still have to download the broken application links again or will they be fixed?

Because I'm gathering them all up now, don't know if I should stop or finish up just in case.
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