What Is User Profile Windows 10?
Why Do you should probably Back up Your User Profile?
We have listed two scenarios that you should probably back up your User Profiles for you.
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How to Back up User Profile Windows 10?
Now, let me show you how to do it step by step.
Download & install MiniTool ShadowMaker Trial Edition.
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Step 2. you’re free to seeSourceon the left pane andDestinationon the right pane.
Step 4. you’ve got the option to grab the OS which contains your User Profile inSource.
Next, hitDestinationto choose a destination path for your backup task.
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HitBack up Nowto start the task right away.
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Next, boot from the bootable drive and launch MiniTool ShadowMaker.
Go to theRestoreinterface of MiniTool ShadowMaker.
If your desired backup is not here, pressAdd Backupto choose the file backup image manually.
Choose the backup version you want to restore and then hitNext.
Choose all the partitions you should probably restore from the selected backup file.
verify to checkMBR and Track 0.
Choose a disk that you want to restore the system to and hitNext.
When the warning messages pops up, just hitOK.
Restoring the image to the disk that contains the system image file is not allowed.
ClickFinishuntil you see the process is completed.
This tool allows you to back up all the User Profile files in Windows 10.
Connect a USB flash drive to your rig.
Open yourControl Paneland go toSystem and Security.
Scroll down to click onBackup and Restore (Windows 7).
PressSet up backupon the right pane.
The items you select will be backed up on a regular schedule.
Choose the data files you want to back up.
Now, you’re able to review your backup tweaks.
PressSave configs and run backupif it is no problem and wait for the process to complete.
Plug in the removable drive to which you back up your User Profile.
Go toControl Panel>System and Security>Backup and Restore (Windows 7).
Click onBrowse for folders, choose the User Profile folder and hitNext.
TickIn the original locationand pressRestore.
What are the differences in Backup & Restore between Win11 and Win10?
Everything you better know about Windows 11 Backup and Restore is here!
OpenFile Explorerand right-click onThis PCto choosePropertiesin the drop-down menu.
In theAbouttab, scroll down to findAdvanced system settingsand hit it.
In theAdvancedsection, clickSettingsunderUser Profiles.
Now, you might see a list of all the User Profiles.
Choose the one you want and clickCopy Toto copy it to another location.
HitBrowsein the pop-up and choose a path to save the User Profile.
Copying all your User Profiles is permitted, too.
You just repeatStep 4to copy the User Profiles one by one until all of them are copied.
How to Delete User Profile Windows 10?
Beforedeleting your User Profile, you must double-check that your user account has administrative rights.
Way 1: Delete User Profile Windows 10 via Windows Registry
Step 1.
Go toFile Explorerto find the username folder you want to delete and copy its path.
Open theRundialog, typeregeditand hitEnterto launchWindows Registry.
Paste the path in thenavigation barHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\ProfileList.
What if your system registry file is missing or corrupted in Windows 10/11?
Expand theProfileListfolder and browse your subkeys.
Click each of them to look forProfileImagePath.
Double-hit it to verify if the value data shows the User Profile.
If it is associated with the User Profile you desire to delete, right-click it and chooseDelete.
Way 2: Delete User Profile Windows 10 via Advanced System Properties
Step 1.
PressWin + Rto evoke theRunbox, typesystempropertiesadvancedand hitEnter.
In theAdvancedtab, hitSettingsunderUser Profile.
In the list, choose the User Profile you want to delete and pressDelete.
Confirm that you remove all the data in the desired user account.
What to do When the User Profile Service Failed the Logon?
In theChoose an optionscreen, pressTroubleshoot>Advanced options>Startup options>Restart.
How to start Windows 10 in Safe Mode?
Here we offer you 5 ways to enter Windows 10 Safe Mode to diagnose Windows issues.
InSafe Mode, launch theRundialog, typeservices.mscand hitEnterto openServices.
FindUser Profile Serviceand right-press it to choosePropertiesin the drop-down menu.
InGeneral, setStartup typetoAutomaticand dont forget to ensure that theService statusis running.
Boot your PC into Safe Mode.
PressWin + Sto open thesearch barand typeadvanced system settingsand tap onEnter.
In theAdvancedtab, chooseSettingsunderUser Profile.
Choose the desired User Profile and hitDelete>OK.
Open theRundialog and typeregeditand click onOK.
Go to the following registry subkey and hit it.
Right-tap on the SID key you want to remove and hitDelete.
Reboot your machine and create a new profile account to see if this error is gone.