Move Files To New User Account.

Hello,
   I set up a new account with admin access and noticed that I didn't have access to all data like movies, documents as well as app registrations! I would like to move my files to the new acc and delete the old one. Should I move the support files and delete the old acc, or should I start over?

As an admin user, you can change the permissions on the folders. Use "Get Info" on the folders and at the bottom add yourself as a new user. You'll need to click on the padlock to unlock it. And, after you add yourself, click on the little star dialog box and select, "Apply to all enclosed items..."
What was wrong with the old user account? Why did you add a new one?

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