Windows 7: abandoned user folders

oldshep · 21 Jun 2011

I have a laptop that had the user accounts modified such that
a previous user profile was deleted by the administrator.
I can still see the user name on a folder under the Users folder
on the hard drive. The properties show that there is 121 MB if data
but when I open the folders they are all empty. The info I need is
in the desktop folder for this user.
I have explorer configured to show all hidden files and folders
Any suggestions

carwiz · 21 Jun 2011

If you're not the administrator, there's not much you can do. Have the admin move the files and assign ownership to you.

oldshep · 22 Jun 2011

I logon as administrator

seavixen32 · 22 Jun 2011

Try using the built-in administrator account, which is currently hidden. This account will let you run with full privileges.

Built-in Administrator Account - Enable or Disable

oldshep · 22 Jun 2011

I am logged in as admin.

seavixen32 · 22 Jun 2011

Quote: Originally Posted by oldshep

I am logged in as admin.

Yes, I realise that, but the hidden account I mention will give you full privileges and should enable access to the files you're after.

http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windo...windows-vista/

carwiz · 22 Jun 2011

Quote: Originally Posted by oldshep

I have a laptop that had the user accounts modified such that a previous user profile was deleted by the administrator.

Talking about yourself in third person confused me.

Take ownership of the folder then move/copy it to where ever you want. Preferably, that would be under your account. If these are Desktop files, don't move it to your Desktop folder; move/copy to a temp-folder and work from there.

It might be possible to restore the files from the Recycle Bin if that hasn't been cleared.

Windows 7: abandoned user folders

abandoned user folders problems?