>>>I had a "Jay Johengen" user (administrator) on my laptop. I archived it off, then had to rebuild the laptop. This time my administrator is under "Jay" and I wanted to get some of the files (My Documents) that were under "Jay Johengen." I restored that directory, but now XP won't let me do anything because it says I don't have rights. Can't look at it, deleted, move it, nada. I just want it gone at this point. Anyone? Thanks!
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>>Start...Control Panel...System
>>Advanced Tab
>>User Profile Settings
>>Delete the one(s) you don't want
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>No, it's a directory apart from the XP profiles. It used to be one, but I literally restored the My Documents directory to another location on the rebuilt laptop, thinking that I would be able to just get to the files under it.

OK, the folder may have been made "private" when it was a profile. This removes Administrator from the list of users allowed access/control. To add it back:

In Windows Explorer, right-click on the folder
Click on Sharing and Security
Click on the Security tab
Add either the Administrator user or the Administrators group to the list of Group or User Names
While that new user is highlighted, make sure its permissions are Full Control in the lower box
In the Advanced section, make sure the "Allow inheritable permissions ..." check box is checked