Cannot access a folder

I have a folder on my C: drive that I can't open.
When I try to open this folder, I get the following message:

"C\Documents and Settings name of OLD\User is not accessible.
"Access denied."

How can I access folders and files in this folder?
 
ENVIRONMENT:
-Opus system: Windows XP Home Edition SP 3
-Signed with a user who is an administrator. rights
(this is my guess because it is the only user who use this PC)
By the way:
-How can I be sure that I have Admin authority?
-How can I register with one Admin user ID?

P.D.
The problem started when I reinstalled Windows XP.
Until I reinstalled Win XP, I've renamed the "Documents and Settings" folder under "Documents and settings of OLD.

Thanks in advance for your help

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