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Trying to open my old "my documents" folder after reinstalling windows.

Mar 7, 2004 6:16AM PST

I did a fresh reinstallation of windows XP and I need to find files that are hidden. I have about 15 gigs worth of music and I cannot access them. I know they're in there because the same amount of space is used up on the hard drive. The pie chart and "free space" are nearly the same as before I reinstalled windows.

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Re:Trying to open my old
Mar 7, 2004 7:33AM PST

you have responces in 3 other forums. please only post in 1 so people can know what youve tried as it is youve confused all

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Re:Re:Trying to open my old
Mar 7, 2004 12:31PM PST

Problem Solved. Thanks.

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trying to open my old files
May 28, 2009 5:03PM PDT

so how did you do it? i'm having the exact same problem...

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Re: looking for old files
May 28, 2009 8:06PM PDT

This is your third (nearly identical) post out of 3 and they all are posted in VERY old threads which nobody will answer, and certainly not the original poster. Why don't you start your own new thread explaining your problem and giving all necessary background information?

Kees