Unable to access my old files

BUSAYO ADEKANYE 0 Reputation points
2024-04-07T10:44:49.5466667+00:00

I have an encrption on my windows system, after reloading the system, I could not access all my files and documents. Its telling me I don't have the permission to do so

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  1. Marcin Policht 11,005 Reputation points MVP
    2024-04-07T11:07:37.3333333+00:00

    Take ownership of these files first.

    Details at https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/after-clean-install-of-windows-10-how-do-i-cleanly/bffb3f93-a919-4981-a053-bb1a285bc3e7

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    Marcin

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