Can't Copy Profile

[Guest]

Second attempt. Being as I didn't get the 24-hour response from MS. Sorry for
the repost.

Trying to copy my user profile from one computer to another and I'm having a
problem. First I tried to copy the profile using Files and Settings Transfer
Wizard. I was able to create the profile file on the network, but when I try
and transfer it to the other computer, it stops with a "Has ancountered a
problem and needs to close" dialog box.

So instead of that I tried to copy the profile directly. I logged in as
another account with admin rights, but when I went to copy my profile, the
"copy to" box is grayed out/disabled. The button is available for other
profiles though. I found in my research that this could be caused by a
program running under my logon authority, so I tried in safe mode and had the
same problem.

I have admin rights on both computers, so I don't think its a security
problem. Does anyone have any other suggestions?

Thanks
Brian

 

[Doug Knox MS-MVP]

You cannot copy to or from the account you're logged on to.

 

[Vincent Xu [MSFT]]

Hi Brian,

Regarding the first problem, can you save the profile locally and move it
to new computer manually?

Regarding the second problem,check the reg key at
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows
NT\CurrentVersion\ProfileList if the refcount is 1 the profile is loaded
and cannot be copied


Best regards,

Vincent Xu
Microsoft Online Partner Support

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[Brian]

Regarding the first problem, can you save the profile locally and move it
to new computer manually?

No, like I said the option to copy the profile is not available. You can't
manually copy a profile because you will get "file is in use" errors, even
if you are logged in as someone else.

Brian

 

[Brian]

You cannot copy to or from the account you're logged on to.

I know. I said I was logged in as another user when I tried the Copy To
function. As for the files and settings transfer wizard, you have to be
logged in to the profile you want to copy.

Brian

 

[Doug Knox MS-MVP]

Was the account you were trying to copy to created? And logged into at least once?

 

[Brian]

Regarding the first problem, can you save the profile locally and move it
to new computer manually?

Further info. After my first response, I had to shut down the computer and
move it. Then the profile copy worked. Maybe it was the reboot, although I
already tried that.

Anyway, thanks for your help.

Brian

 

[Vincent Xu [MSFT]]

Hi,

Glad to be of assistance.

I'd like to confirm if all problems was resolved? Please let me know if
there is any question.


Best regards,

Vincent Xu
Microsoft Online Partner Support

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