Using a different OS makes sense, Endless, but I'd rather not have to go through all the trouble if I can use Unne's method of resetting permissions. Only problem is, I know how to do it in UNIX, but I've tried using the Windows interface and no dice - I can't add owners or anything. Even if I did use the different OS, I still can't move or copy the file - it's write-protected except by the former admin. >_<

So if anyone can tell me how to override permission settings in XP, that would be #3. Else, I'll try the Knoppix.