Played with user settings and now I can't find any of my pictures

[richiwatts]

I upgraded my computer and the shop transferred my pictures from my old computer to the new.

I was playing around with the User Accounts the other day and now I can't find any of my pictures.

I have looked under C:\Documents and Settings
and they are in no user account. I can't seem to access the Administrator account but when i right click and check properties it says that it contains 0 kb

Can anyone throw any suggestions as to where the folder with my pictures has gone?

 

[bcastner]

Try asserting ownership to the Documents and Settings folder:

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;308421

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[Bobg1]

Did you try doing a search for them?
If they are jpegs just search the entire drive for *.jpg

 

[linney]

See if any of these are useful as you explore XP.

You must turn off "Simple File Sharing" in Folder Options/ View to access the Security tab (or use Safe Mode).

Use access control to restrict who can use your files

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/using/howto/security/accesscontrol.asp

How to Share and Set Permissions for Folders and Files Using Windows XP

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/using/itpro/managing/filesharing.asp

Keep Your Data More Secure

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/security/data/default.mspx

Search in help and support = File and Folder permissions

Group Policy.

http://www.theeldergeek.com/group_policy_for_windows_xp_prof.htm

 

[Fatboy0341]

What is the name of the folder the pictures are in?



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