User Account...

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Guest

Hi all...

My mistake i remove a user account (usera) but the files still in
c:\documentsandseting\usera, how can i restore all previous settings
(wallpaper,icons,etc).

When i go to user profiles, my old profile appears ("Account Unknown)

Thanks
PS: i have system restore turned off
 
B

Bert Kinney

Hi,

System Restore will restore the account, but not all the settings within the
account.
All About System Restore in WinXP
http://bertk.mvps.org/

Another option would be to create a new account and transfer the old data files
to it.
 
R

Ronnie Vernon MVP

You simply need to take ownership of deleted users folders and files.
You can then copy all of the previous users programs and settings to a new
user profile.

The following articles will guide you.

If you are using Windows XP Home version, you will need to perform the
taking ownership work in Safe Mode.

HOW TO: Take Ownership of a File or Folder in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308421

A Description of the Safe Mode Boot Options in Windows XP:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/315222

Here is the Microsoft Reference for transferring programs and settings to a
new user profile.

How to Copy User Data to a New User Profile:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/811151
 

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