user profile (HELP)

From: kathy (tanangel_at_earthlink.net)
Date: 09/08/03 

Date: Mon, 8 Sep 2003 12:03:57 -0700

I truly hope someone can help with this mess. My husband
was admin of our computer. I also was set up as admid. he
deleted his and sent some of his files to my desktop. I
set him back up on a new user account but...nothing works
on his screen. When we try to open up a file, the box
above states (windows can not locate the user profile). I
was instructed on how to copy user data to a new user
profile and how to take over ownership of a file or
folder. I was told to set the computer in safe mode by
restarting and pushing several times F8 untill I got a
display. I am not getting anything on my screen. It just
boots me back up to where I was. Ok, so what am I doing
wrong that I can't get into safe mode? PLEASE HELP....

Relevant Pages

  • Confused over Administrator User
    ... I've read that if there is a User profile other than Administrator ... Admin, Another Username, and Guest showing at the signon ... Perhaps I need to go into Safe Mode and search for an ADMINISTRATOR ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics)
  • RE: Machine shuts down when you select restart?
    ... confirm if the issue only occurs on the specific user profile. ... I suggest we restart the computer in Safe Mode to see if the problem also ... Please shutdown the computer to test. ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.general)
  • Re: I cant log into my own account.
    ... admin, and access the files that way. ... I have not tried logging on in Safe Mode as my Username. ... When I am not in Safe Mode, the option for "Administrator" does not ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.general)
  • Re: Default User Profile Locks Down Admin!
    ... We do not usually give Admin rights locally for our "users". ... "user base" Admin rights only for building the default user profile. ... and thus restrict any LAN Admin who might login...) ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.network_web)
  • Re: Logging In Drama
    ... (the content.ie5 one in Local Settings). ... admin, and access the files that way. ... As long as you have administrative privs, it should do the job fine... ... Since you mentioned 'Safe Mode, logon as administrator' --> Can I assume you ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support)