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Galen wrote:
> In news:59ODe.6172$dU3.974@newsread2.news.pas.earthlink.net,
> Steve N. <me@here.now> had this to say:
>
> My reply is at the bottom of your sent message:
>
>
>>Galen wrote:
>>
>>
>>>In news:2B6F0873-6CB3-469B-B6DE-6720F18D0518@microsoft.com,
>>>Scott <Scott@discussions.microsoft.com> had this to say:
>>>
>>> My reply is at the bottom of your sent message:
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>>I'm working on a freinds computer and after I resolved a NIC problem
>>>>the computer lost the profile (ie: desktop settings, screen saver,
>>>>and favorates on IE) after reboot? I usually can find problems like
>>>>this but am stumped.
>>>
>>>
>>>This might help you get started in the right direction:
>>>
>>>305506 - How to Identify a Damaged User Profile and Create a New
>>>Profile:
>>>http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;305506 How to
>>>copy data from a corrupted user profile to a new profile:
>>>http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=811151
>>
>>Micro$lop strikes again. Both those articles miss the step of logging
>>in as the new user before copying the profile. If that isn't done
>>there is no destination to Copy To...
>>
>>You'd think M$ would get it right at least once concerning copying
>>profiles to a new user.
>>
>>Steve
>
>
> *chuckles* You know, I've read those articles a few times surely and never
> noticed that that was missing. Thanks for pointing that out because when I
> recommend those links again I will hopefully remember that they should log
> on as the new account first.
>
> Galen
No problem Galen. I try to find these threads and make sure people know
they have to do that in an effort to nip in the bud any "it didn't work"
replies.
Steve
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