How do I rebuild my profile?
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How do I rebuild my profile?
Log on as a different user, rename the profile folder and remove the profile from the profile list in the Windows Registry.
- Restart the computer and log on with another Local Administrative Account.
- Browse to the Users Profile Folder and either rename it or delete it.
- Open up Registry Editor (instructions)
How do I recreate a profile in the registry?
Option 1: Registry setting restore
- Use registry editor: Click start, type “regedit” in the search box, you should see “regedit.exe”, click it to run.
- Locate the right key: In Registry Editor, go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\ProfileList.
- Backup the ProfileList:
- Fix the registry:
How do I rebuild a Windows 7 profile?
Fix Corrupt User Profile in Windows 7
- Boot into your Windows 7 system with another use or with the Administrator account.
- Go to Control Panel.
- Go to User Accounts (or Accounts and Family Safety > User Accounts)
- Click Manage another account.
- Click Create a new account to create a new account on your computer.
How do I restore a profile in Windows 10?
Method 2: Recover user profile with a backup
- Type “file history” in the search box on taskbar.
- Select Restore your files with File History from the search results.
- In the pop-up window, choose the folder (C:\Users\ folder) that user profile usually located in.
- There may be different versions of this item.
How do I rebuild my Outlook profile?
Repair a profile in Outlook 2010, Outlook 2013, or Outlook 2016
- In Outlook 2010, Outlook 2013, or Outlook 2016, choose File.
- Choose Account Settings > Account Settings.
- On the Email tab, choose your account (profile), and then choose Repair.
- Follow the prompts in the wizard, and when you’re done, restart Outlook.
How do I restore a deleted Windows profile?
1] System Restore
- Type System Restore in the start menu.
- Select Recovery when it appears on the screen.
- Click on Open System Restore.
- The wizard should instantly give you the option to recover to the latest available recovery date.
- If the account was deleted before that, choose a different restore point.