Thanks for getting back to me!

Sorry for the lack of detail - will try to rectify that.

My daughter made her files private in Windows XP. I then had to rebuild the machine and of course her user identification number changed. Hence now no-one can get to her files.

Using Knoppix live from cd I can see her files and open them, but I cannot move or copy them.

When I tried to make myself a super user the Knoppix asked me for a root password. I looked on this forum to get the informatio on how to do that - which I have now done sucessfully. But now it is telling me that DCopserver is maybe not running - sorry for the error before. I have not tried to install Knoppix and am using it live from the cd.

I was under the impression that as a Super User I would be able to move and copy her files into another directory so she can once again get acces to them - seems I may be wrong on that point.

I am a Linux convert now nd will be switching my operating system in the next few weeks - but in the meantime she needs her Biology coursework!

Any ideas on how I can lift the access ban left over from rebuilding the machine?

Thanks again,

Fatcharlie