I'm running Windows XP, Home Edition 2002, Version 5.1, 32 bit (Service Pack 3)I can't access my "Owner" file regardless of how I approach it - even from the command prompt. I keep getting messages like "Owner is not Accessible. Access Denied" I lost it and thousands of irreplacable files after screwing up a "System Restore" attempt. (I do not now have a viable "system restore" point.) What I do have is a second "Owner" file to wit: "Owner.YOUR-W92P4BHLZG." There are apparently still files resident on the orginal "Owner" account but I can't get in. Here's the kicker: I've found instructions on how to obtain "Owner" file access, but I must have an odball version of Windows because there's no "Use Simple File Sharing" option in my "Advanced Settings" options under "Folder Options." Any help would be appreciated.1 person needs an answerI do too

Hi Kilpeder, Since you have Windows XP home edition you need to boot the computer in safe mode and try to take the ownership of the file from within safe mode. The option disable Simple File Sharing is available in Windows XP professional. To boot the computer in safe mode, restart both the computers and keep tapping F8 key. Once you see the option to select safe mode, select it and press enter. You may access the link below and follow the steps in the article to take ownership of the file or folder on the computer.http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308421 Hope this helps. Let us know the results. Thanks and Regards, Srinivas RMicrosoft Support.Visit our Microsoft Answers Feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

Srinivas:Sorry it took so long to get back to you. I had a major meltdown unrelated to the question at hand.Your solution worked like a charm once my computer could distinguish between "Administrator" and "Owner." I found some very inportant files that I thought were lost forever. Many thanks for your help.- Kilpeder

Hi Kilpeder, We are glad to hear that you were able to fix the issue by following the steps in the article. Please feel free to contact us back, in case you face any other issues in future.Thanks and Regards, Srinivas RMicrosoft Support.Visit our Microsoft Answers Feedback Forum and let us know what you think.