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Original Message
Name: sxrxnnrr
Date: May 9, 2005 at 10:08:45 Pacific
Subject: windows xp reinstall problems
OS: Windows XP
CPU/Ram: athlon xp 2800 512 ddr 27
Comment:

I had to reinstall windows... I didn't format the hard disk so I wouldn't errase the information that was in my account and my sisters... after reinstalling windows I can't access the information in those old accounts..
What can i do?


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Response Number 1
Name: FJB
Date: May 9, 2005 at 13:29:17 Pacific
Reply: (edit)

how did you do the install, Repair,,paralell,, new install on a new partition,,over the top to the same windows folder??


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Name: sxrxnnrr
Date: May 10, 2005 at 16:21:53 Pacific
Reply: (edit)

over the top on the same windows folder...
thanx for replying...


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Name: WebKing
Date: May 30, 2005 at 19:51:28 Pacific
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