Access Mac user files in bootcamp

Hi all,
I'm trying to access my Mac OSX snow leopard files through bootcamp and I'm having a few issues. I'm able to access my mac partition through windows 7 but when I get to users then my own section the folder is empty. Any hints or tips? I'm guessing that it's an access privileges issue, but I just can't figure it out.
Thanks in advance,
Tom R

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http://www.mediafour.com/products/macdrive/

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