Temporary profile error - the final fix

Okay, so this is probably the millionth thread I’ve made about my issue, but hopefully this is the last one.

So, about three years ago — April of 2016 — my laptop (a Dell Inspiron N5050 that I got in 2012) had a temporary profile error. Perhaps it shut down incorrectly, but I’m not sure. Here’s where things get interesting: fast forward to July 31, 2016. I used a video tutorial to try to solve the profile error:

Fix Temporary Profile login Error on Windows 10 / 8 / 7 - YouTube

This was a mistake, because I fear it may have overwritten my user account, and all of my personal files are now gone forever. On top of that, system restore doesn't work, nor does it go back far enough for me to do anything. I am now accessing my laptop using a “half-baked” version. However, I do have a glimmer of hope. My username — where all of my personal files are located — is “obohokey”. All of the fonts I’ve downloaded since I’ve gotten the laptop in 2012 are still on the laptop. Furthermore, all downloads since the Temporary Profile Error go to “obohokey.obohokey-PC.001” instead of “obohokey.”

At this stage, I’ve tried doing a reset where I keep all my personal files. I’ve only gotten to 56% or so before my computer fails and it says that no changes were made. I don’t know why this is the case. Does anybody know?

I’m considering sending my laptop to my university’s tech desk to see if they can reset the laptop for me. Any ideas?

The key with .bak is for the correct old profile. So, rename the new profile key (which is not having.bak) and remove .bak from correct profile key.

Try enabling build-in administrator account by typing net user administrator /active:yes command within Command Prompt.

Create yourself a new user account from administrator account.

FreeBooter said:

The key with .bak is for the correct old profile. So, rename the new profile key (which is not having.bak) and remove .bak from correct profile key.

Try enabling build-in administrator account by typing net user administrator /active:yes command within Command Prompt.

Create yourself a new user account from administrator account.

You're going to have to expand on this procedure. And if your proposed fix doesn't work, then would it be in my best interests to simply try to reset my computer while keeping my files intact?

You already deleted registry key for the corrupted profile so your options are either create new user account or reset Windows 10.

To create new user account enable hidden build-in administrator account and login to the administrator account to create new user account.

FreeBooter said:

You already deleted registry key for the corrupted profile so your options are either create new user account or reset Windows 10.

To create new user account enable hidden build-in administrator account and login to the administrator account to create new user account.

Can you walk me through how to enable the hidden built-in administrator account and then create a new user account?

Please open the Command Prompt by typing cmd.exe into Start Menu, right-click on Cmd.exe, and open it as an administrator.

Execute below command:

Code:

net user administrator /active:yes

You can disable Administrator account by executing below command:

Code:

net user administrator /active:no

How to Create a New Local User Account in Windows 10

FreeBooter said:

Please open the Command Prompt by typing cmd.exe into Start Menu, right-click on Cmd.exe, and open it as an administrator.

Execute below command:

Code:

net user administrator /active:yes

You can disable Administrator account by executing below command:

Code:

net user administrator /active:no

How to Create a New Local User Account in Windows 10

Thanks! I’ll update you on what happens.