Re: Logs me on as TEMP user and I can't use my setttings etc,,,

From: Doug Knox MS-MVP (dknox_at_mvps.org)
Date: 11/30/03 

Date: Sun, 30 Nov 2003 10:25:07 -0500

Create a new user account, and copy your old files to the new profile.

See Help and Support and search for "take ownership"

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

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"Phil" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:036301c3b752$28372610$a001280a@phx.gbl...
> Running XP Home on a Dell Laptop
>
> I switched on my machine a few mornings ago to have it
> come up with all default settings including the desktop,
> everything.  Asked me if I wanted a tour of XP like when
> it was new out of the box.
>
> All the applications are still there, but all my
> preferences are gone.
>
> It appears that my login creates or links to a new file
> in Documents and Settings called TEMP, not my original.
>
> The original folder in Documents and Settings and all
> data is still there, but it is not possible to open some
> things e.g. my Outlook data file due to access
> permissions or some such.
>
> Also it seems to delete the settings / preferences from
> the TEMP user each time I shut down because whatever I
> set up or change is gone the next time I start up.
>
> Help please!

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