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My Documents LOCKED!
Name: mcleod55 Date: January 28, 2007 at 12:49:04 Pacific OS: Windows XP Pro sp2 CPU/Ram: AMD Barton 2500/ 512mb dd Product: home made/ Abit mb
Comment:
I installed a folder locking program called Folder Access to secure several files. (Tax records, old photos, etc.) I decided to try a different locking program. Problem is, I forgot to unlock the files before I uninstalled the 1st one. Now I can't open My Documents at all. When I try, it opens up Control Panel. I have looked everywhere for a solution. Tax time is near and I need help! Any thought would be appreciated.
Name: Jennifer SUMN Date: January 28, 2007 at 15:16:17 Pacific
Reply:
Run a system restore to a date before you installed the software. Perhaps that will help.
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Response Number 5
Name: d85kennedy Date: January 28, 2007 at 15:43:29 Pacific
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I wonder if Knoppix Live would work..... It's a Linux disto that runs straight from the cd-rom drive and in RAM and lets you access all the files on your pc. It was designed to give newbies an idea of what Linux is like before the erase/reformat windows.
Download Knoppix live, and burn the image to cd. put the cd in and set your computer to boot to cd drive before hard-disc and see if knoppix will let you view the files and perhaps transfer them to another computer/disc drive.
I have used this when a Windows install is corrupt and need to rescue files from a PC.
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Response Number 6
Name: mcleod55 Date: January 28, 2007 at 16:17:07 Pacific
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tomtt!!! You came up with the solution! Thanks a million! The Unlocker program worked! It allowed me to change the name of the folder so I could empty it. Once empty I tried to rename it to My Documents and it works normal now. I can put everything back where it belongs.
I did try the system restore that was mentioned but that didn't work either. Thanks to all of you that took the time to offer a solution. That's what makes forums work. Good job to you all. mcleod55
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Response Number 7
Name: tomtt Date: January 28, 2007 at 16:19:10 Pacific
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mcleod55 Your Welcome
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Response Number 8
Name: ianr Date: February 27, 2007 at 03:56:54 Pacific
Reply:
tomtt or mcleod55,
i had mistakenly done the same thing and locked my documents. the suggested link is no longer active. can someone pls help me get the unlocker program? location?
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