default profile

[Tester]

Hi there,
Can I delete the default profile on my XP machine, will it get
recreated?
I am experiencing a problem with IE-logging to a web page, already did
sfc /scannow and repair, still problem persists.
Thanks a lot, T

 

[Tester]

Also if all profiles seem corrupt including default profile, can I
just copy a default profile from anothe XP machine after renaming/
deleting default profile? Thanks, T

 

[Patrick Keenan]

Hi there,
Can I delete the default profile on my XP machine, will it get
recreated?

Are you actually logging in as "default" or are you looking at the folders
in Documents and Settings?

Those "default" folders are a template, not really an actually account.
They are used in creating new accounts.

If you can delete them, there isn't a good reason to.

I am experiencing a problem with IE-logging to a web page, already did
sfc /scannow and repair, still problem persists.

the default profile folders will have nothing to do with this.

You apparently have a malware infection and should locate the redirectors.

HTH
-pk

 

[Patrick Keenan]

Also if all profiles seem corrupt including default profile,

What makes you think they are corrupt?

can I
just copy a default profile from anothe XP machine after renaming/

No. This will not work. You would have to create a new profile.

deleting default profile? Thanks, T

Would suggest that you go to Safe Mode or attach the drive to another
system, and clean out malware starting there.

HTH
-pk