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How to fix a corrupt user profile in Windows 10/11
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Having a corrupt user profile onWindows 10usuallyprevents you from logging in to Windowswhen booting your PC. This problem is usually signed by anerror message.
Most people using Windows 10 usually create a user profile when they first install the operating system or theylog infrom theadministratoraccountif they are the only ones using the PC.
Having a user profile on Windows 10 helps you customize your own settings when youloginlike thedesktop theme, the installed programs you need only on that user profile or modify thesound settings of the systemto your liking.
These are just a few features you might find useful that you cancustomize on your own user profile. Seeing that a lot of Windows 10usersare having trouble relating to corrupt user profiles I have decided to show you in a short tutorial below how exactly we can fix this issue.
How do I fix a corrupt user profile in Windows 10?
There are two ways we can fix corrupt user profile issues onWindows 10. The first method is to try and fix the corrupt user profile. This involves creating a new user profile from youradministratoraccount.
1. Fix corrupt user profile using Regedit
Note: The S-1-5-21-273154420-267531419-3735073706-1014 key used in this guide may not be available on your computer. In this case, locate the key with the largest number of characters and operate all the changes listed above on that key.
2. Create a new user profile
OnWindows 10, you can also create a newuserprofile from the Settings Page. Navigate to Accounts > Family & Other people > select Add someone else to this PC.
3. Fix corrupt user profile on Windows 10
A user profile cand also be fixed if not too damaged. For more information, check out this dedicated guide on how tofix corrupt user profile issues on Windows 10.
There you have it, here are two ways you can try tosign into your problematicuserprofile onWindows 10. If you’ve come across other solutions to fix this problem, feel free to list them below.
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Ivan Jenic
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Passionate about all elements related to Windows and combined with his innate curiosity, Ivan has delved deep into understanding this operating system, with a specialization in drivers and driver troubleshooting.
When he’s not tackling diverse driver-related problems, Ivan enjoys watching good movies and spending time hiking with his family and friends.
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Ivan Jenic
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Ivan has delved deep into understanding the Windows OS, with a specialization in drivers and driver troubleshooting.
