Reverse XP recovery

[normap]

Is there any way to reverse a recovery done in XP? I can't access my files but the hard drive is indicating that the space is still in use. If anyone knows how to reverse the recovery or even get at my files I would really appreciate some help

Thanks

 

[linney]

Are we talking about Encrypted files here, otherwise try this?

HOW TO: Take Ownership of a File or Folder in Windows XP (Q308421)

http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q308/4/21.asp

The only way I know to reverse your install of XP (other than one that is upgraded from 98 or ME, and only if you save the 9x install), is from a backup image of your old install. You should as a matter of course backup your valuable data anyway.


You can not uninstall Windows XP Professional if you:
Changed your hard disk configuration; for example, if you have converted from FAT to NTFS or have created new partitions.

Have you looked at these articles to see if anything applies to you.


How to Manually Start the Uninstall Process to Remove Windows XP (Q312569)

http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q312/5/69.asp

How to Start the Windows XP Uninstallation Process from a Command Prompt (Q308233)

http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q308/2/33.asp

How to Uninstall Windows XP and Revert to a Previous Operating System (Q303661)

http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q303/6/61.asp

 

[normap]

Thank you. I am going to try to do the ownership on the folders and files and see if I can get them back before anything else.

Thank you sooo much for your help