Combining User Accounts

[Seykick]

When I set up XP the first time, I thought it would be
nice to create two separate user accounts for myself, one
for my personal stuff, and one for a second source of
income I have. As time has gone on, I've realized I can
handle all the aspects of both in one user profile. Is
there an easy way to combine the two profiles into one
prior to deleting one? If not, what all do I need to copy
over from where to where to make the transition from
these two separate user ids to one user id? (If it makes
any difference, I currently have 3 user accounts and want
to combine 2 of them leaving the 3rd intact.)
Thanks!

 

[Paul [MSFT]]

Hi Seykick,

The data you want is stored in separate user profile folders under the
C:\Documents and Settings folder. Each user profile folder is given the
name of the respective user.

Most of the data you want is under these specific user folders where you
will find:
- Favorites
- My Documents
- Start Menu
- Desktop
- Cookies
- Application Data. <hidden>
- Local Settings <hidden>
- Etc.

People sometimes find all they need to move/copy by browsing this folder
structure. You do not want to copy all of the files and folders, just the
data that's important. It's prudent to back up anything you value prior to
moving files. Keep the original folder you are moving data from around for
a while until you are convinced that you have moved all the files you
require.

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Paul Hayes, MCSE
Microsoft PSS
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