Copying profiles

[Guest]

While logged in as administrator, I am trying to copy User-A profile to
User-B. When I highlight user-A in the profiles screen, the "Copy" and
"Delete buttons grey out. Other listed users don't cause this. Why can't I
copy certain profiles ??

 

[Doug Knox MS-MVP]

You cannot copy a user profile to/from the account you are currently logged onto.

 

[Guest]

Thanks for replying but as I wrote, I am logged in as administrator trying to
copy user-a to user-b. I am not logged in as the user I am trying to copy.
Any other ideas ??

Thanks

 

[Doug Knox MS-MVP]

I'll have to get on one of the other machines in the house here and try it. As far as I know, if you're an Administrator, or THE Administrator, you should be able to copy to/from any other profiles on the machine.

 

[S.Sengupta]

'How do I copy a user profile in Windows XP? Why is the COPY TO button
grayed out?'
http://www.petri.co.il/copy_user_profiles_in_windows_xp.htm

regards,
ssg MS-MVP

 

[Guest]

Followed instructions on this link (logged off and on) but still get greyed
out copy button on some profiles. Any other ideas ??