I Completed an XP Repair Installation, but...

[JD]

Windows runs fine and all my data and programs are on the disk but not
available in my new User Account that the Repair installation had me create
as the last part of the installation.

By that I mean, I can see my data and my programs (via Windows explorer).
When I sign on to windows using my user-name that Windows asked me to create
again (during the last part of the Repair installation) and try to open a
word document. It says "Word is not installed for that user."

Using Windows explorer, I can see what might be my old user name with some
Hexadecimal hash after it (if it was your user account it would look like
"John8H6AE7".

There are no documents in my new user Account, but they are all there on
disk, but not in this new user account. The old user account like
"John8H6AE7" is not offered as a choice at sign-on.

Was XP supposed to recognize my old user account and not ask me to create a
new user account as the last part of the Repair Installation? Can I copy the
old user settings and documents from the "John8H6AE7".

 

[Guest]

811151 - How to Copy User Data to a New User Profile:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;811151

If you think you might have more trouble in the future, I would consider
taking a look at the Fast Wizard.

293118 - HOW TO Use Files and Settings Transfer Wizard in Windows XP:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;293118

Save settings and data with the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard (FAST
wizard): Go To: http://www.aumha.org/win5/a/fast.htm

 

[DL]

But that of course doesnt move the programs

This is a multi post anyway, that has allready been responded to

 

[JS]

Before you start create a backup: Ghost or True Image (Free trial period
offered).

How to rename or move a User Profile folder
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/userpath.htm

Also:
http://www.lockergnome.com/nexus/it...ne-recover-a-damaged-windows-xp-user-profile/

You may also get an Access Denied message:
Access is Denied Error Message:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/810881

Shared folder access:
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/sdperms.htm

Also read this MS KB article about how to take ownership of files.
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=308421

JS

 

[Guest]

If the XP Repair setup actually worked, moving the profile settings should
re-enable the apps for that user.

 

[JD]

Thanks... will report back! This whole incident was rated useful... so far
so good.

 

[JD]

Well here are the results of this adventure...

Absolutely none of the suggestions in this entire thread worked.... none of
the features, wizards, recovery consoles, repair features were able to
solve the problem. But the patient survived and is now pleasing it's owner
with fast (see PPS note below) and reliable performance... how you ask, read
on.

I realize from being evolved with computer systems since 1960 and having
many of my own computers since 1980, that there are no guarantees that this
or that will solve my given problem as described by me, in a Usenet post.
But I want to thank each and every responder. There were some very
knowledgeable and helpful posts and I learned a lot over this weekend of all
nighters (like the old days... when having your own computer was exotic).

I printed out each response (with all the citations/links)...studied each
strategy, highlighted the main steps, assembled my own arsenal of tools
(several versions of Ghost, a stack of RW DVDs, my usb external hard drive,
etc.) and embarked on a long weekend of all nighters trying each approach.

Let me add, right here that this is (as rated, an extremely useful thread)
and thank you all.

So what happened, you ask?

After nothing worked, I simply reloaded windows, reactivated, updated and
then I copied all my documents that I had burned to a DVD by clicking on one
document folder (in windows explorer after enabling 'view all hidden files'
in the folder options) then hitting Ctrl A and right clicking and sending
to Drive D:

I then reloaded the few programs that I use on this computer (office) and
everyone lived happily ever after with a very fast and reliable computer.

PS... I learned a lot which will be useful one day, even though not today.

PPS... One thing I leaned that I would like to pass on, is WinXP ran like
new (very fast) till I fell into the trap of reloading Service Pack 2
because of their balloon message that said, this version of windows is no
longer secure. Any comments welcome.
Thanks.

 

[JD]

Well here are the results of this adventure...

Absolutely none of the suggestions in this entire thread worked.... none of
the features, wizards, recovery consoles, repair features were able to
solve the problem. But the patient survived and is now pleasing it's owner
with fast (see PPS note below) and reliable performance... how you ask, read
on.

I realize from being evolved with computer systems since 1960 and having
many of my own computers since 1980, that there are no guarantees that this
or that will solve my given problem as described by me, in a Usenet post.
But I want to thank each and every responder. There were some very
knowledgeable and helpful posts and I learned a lot over this weekend of all
nighters (like the old days... when having your own computer was exotic).

I printed out each response (with all the citations/links)...studied each
strategy, highlighted the main steps, assembled my own arsenal of tools
(several versions of Ghost, a stack of RW DVDs, my usb external hard drive,
etc.) and embarked on a long weekend of all nighters trying each approach.

Let me add, right here that this is (as rated, an extremely useful thread)
and thank you all.

So what happened, you ask?

After nothing worked, I simply reloaded windows, reactivated, updated and
then I copied all my documents that I had burned to a DVD by clicking on one
document folder (in windows explorer after enabling 'view all hidden files'
in the folder options) then hitting Ctrl A and right clicking and sending
to Drive D:

I then reloaded the few programs that I use on this computer (office) and
everyone lived happily ever after with a very fast and reliable computer.

PS... I learned a lot which will be useful one day, even though not today.

PPS... One thing I leaned that I would like to pass on, is WinXP ran like
new (very fast) till I fell into the trap of reloading Service Pack 2
because of their balloon message that said, this version of windows is no
longer secure. Any comments welcome.
Thanks.