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Windows file protection on damaged partition.

I've got a PC that will not allow windows to boot correctly (BSOD every time). I've extracted the HDD and anylized the error. It is a flaw in windows and the customer has agreed to a re-format rather than a repair of the OS. I know the account's password, but I cannot extract files from the locked folders (Documents and Settings>#User Name#). Any ideas what utility I can use, or what I can do to extract the info?

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jakopriit,

I guess you may not have remember about the incident of the WIN XP.  When it went to SP2 from SP1, it rendered some computers into infinite loops.  I had one.  Most just slow down.  I had another that you can not past splash screen.

It just reminded me of what happened.  Even though M$ said to delete the file and go back, it only worked sometimes.