I have a problem and I want you to please tell me the solution. My system crashed and I reinstalled the WINDOWS XP without formatting and now I can't access my previous Document folder, the message is same -- ACCESS DENIED. You know that in XP the document folder of the user is made private and password protected so that no other user including "ADMINISTRATOR" can open and see the contents . Now , please tell how to crack that private folder to access the files contained there .It's URGENT. From a friend in trouble

Managing Your Windows XP Passwords http://www.informationweek.com/story/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=13100343 Losing a Windows XP password is surprisingly common! Here are Fred's suggestions about how to get back into your accounts and files. ==================================== http://pcadventurers.net/iboard/index.php?showtutorial=58 Microsoft has enhanced security features in XP including the the ability to create a floppy disc to recover your password in case it is forgotten. ================================= http://www.petri.co.il/forgot_administrator_password.htm How can I gain access to a Windows 2000/XP/NT computer if I forgot the administrator's password? How can I reset the administrator's password if I forgot it?