ntuser.dat

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how can i copy the ntuser file to another account? previous account is an
"account unknown" (errored when joining a domain). we weren't able to copy
it normally and end-user is really upset. any help would be appreciated!

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

How to copy data from a corrupted user profile to a new profile
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;811151&Product=winxp

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| how can i copy the ntuser file to another account? previous account is an
| "account unknown" (errored when joining a domain). we weren't able to copy
| it normally and end-user is really upset. any help would be appreciated!

 

[Shenan Stanley]

how can i copy the ntuser file to another account? previous account
is an "account unknown" (errored when joining a domain). we weren't
able to copy it normally and end-user is really upset. any help
would be appreciated!

Use FAST to export the entire profile?
HOW TO: Use Files and Settings Transfer Wizard in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/293118

Or use the steps to create a default user profile to copy the profile and
give it the proper permissions necessary?
How to create a custom default user profile
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/319974

 

[Guest]

Use FAST to export the entire profile?
HOW TO: Use Files and Settings Transfer Wizard in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/293118

Or use the steps to create a default user profile to copy the profile and
give it the proper permissions necessary?
How to create a custom default user profile
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/319974

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novice: I do not know what file ntuser.dat is... I am trying to make a copy of my 'documents and setting' folder on an external harddrive for backup purposes. The system will not let me because it says netuser is in use. How do I make a copy???

 

[Shenan Stanley]

how can i copy the ntuser file to another account? previous account
is an "account unknown" (errored when joining a domain). we weren't
able to copy it normally and end-user is really upset. any help
would be appreciated!

HOW TO: Use Files and Settings Transfer Wizard in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/293118

Or

How to create a custom default user profile
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/319974

I do not know what file ntuser.dat is... I am trying to make
a copy of my 'documents and setting' folder on an external harddrive
for backup purposes. The system will not let me because it says
netuser is in use. How do I make a copy???

Either of the methods above will work fine. Remember - if you are logged in
as the user you are trying to make a copy of (or sometimes, *have logged in*
as the user you are trying to make a copy of since the last time the
computer was rebooted) - well, the files for that user will show to be "in
use" and you cannot copy files while they are in use. Reboot and log in as
another user.

Now - I commend you for wanting to backup your files - but the real
important stuff is not in the NTUSER.DAT file for most - the real important
stuff is usually just in "My Documents" of the profile, possibly the
"DesktoP" and maybe a few subdirectories of the "Application Data" and
"Local Settings" folders. In other words, be selective about your backup.
The NTUSER.DAT contains some personal preferences (for applications and for
the desktop layout) - but it doesn't contain the files you have created and
saved, your emails or your contacts.

How To Use Backup to Back Up Files and Folders on Your Computer
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308422