“The easiest way to copy your files would be to do it in regular XP. You will still need to be an administrator to access the user directory c:\documents and settings\yourUserName\My documents is the directory your probably looking for. to log on as the administrator, when your computer starts up and comes to the screen to click which user to log on press ctrl+alt+del this will give you the option to log on as Administrator, the default password is blank. After you’ve logged on as admin you may still not have permission to access the file on a seperate hard drive that had xp installed on it. To get permission you will need to be logged on as administrator and then take ownership of the drive. To do this first

go >> windows explorer >> tools >> folder options >> view (tab) >> scroll down and uncheck “Use simple file sharing (recommended)

no right click on the folder or drive where your files are you can select “Sharing and security ..” >> select the Security tab >> a pop up message says “You do not have permission to view or edit the current permission setting for work, but you can take ownership or change auditing settings”, press OK >> now click the Advanced button >> select the Owner tab >> Under the ‘Change Owner to:’ box, select the new owner >> check ‘Replace owner on subcontainer and objects’ and click Apply. You should see a working windows that states ‘changing ownership permissions’

then just copy and paste them to your drive with working xp on it.”