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The default user profile in Windows is a template used to create new user accounts. Discussions cover copying the Default User folder between machines, especially the NTUSER.DAT file, to fix corruption or apply customizations. Users also explore copying the administrator profile to the default user profile, modifying desktop backgrounds and icons for new users, and troubleshooting issues like missing programs or failed desktop backgrounds. These tasks often involve Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 10, with references to folder locations and profile copying methods.
  1. R

    Windows 10 Can I copy the Default User folder between machines?

    I have had no contact with W10 until yesterday. A friend's HP Desktop all-in-one apparently went through the MS 'forced upgrade' to W10 some time ago, and appears to have a corrupted Users --> Default folder (especially the NTUSER.DAT file), so I have a couple of questions: 1. Can I copy that...
    • rlincolnh
    • Thread
    • corrupted files default user file transfer hp desktop migration ntuser.dat upgrade user folder windows 10
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  2. K

    Windows 8 Merto and other settings for default users

    I have not created the universal Windows 8 image yet but I am setting up a computer with win8 and was wondering how to keep the desktop icons and metro settings for other default users. I want to have some desktop icons and metro created automatically as soon as any network user is logon to the...
    • Kilo
    • Thread
    • automatic configuration computer setup default user desktop icons metro mode network user universal image windows 8
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  3. W

    Windows 7 SBS Server 2000 Shared Fax can't use on Windows 7 Prof

    I have a Small Business Server 2000 using a Shared Fax. All of my Windows 2000 and XP computers can print to the fax like any other printer. When I setup the Shared Fax on a Windows 7 Pro machine, it installs as an additional printer and asks for the print server name. I entered the server name...
    • weasel
    • Thread
    • client-server communication error compatibility default user error message fax fax setup legacy systems network print server printing sbs server software shared fax small business server support troubleshooting windows 7 windows xp workaround
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Networking
  4. J

    Windows 7 How can i copy the administrator profile to the default user profile

    Hello, My name is Jeroen and i'm new on this forum. I found this forum because i was searching for how to copy the administrator profile to the default user profile. Under XP or Vista i did a right click om My computer - properties - advanced - profiles. Under Winows 7 the buttom copy to...
    • Jeroen
    • Thread
    • administrator copy profile default user forum system settings windows 7 windows vista windows xp
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  5. J

    Windows 7 Desktopbackground fails when modifying "Default(user)"

    Hi! I'm gonna modify the folder in Windows XP called "Default User", in Windows 7 called "Default". (=I'm gonna do it in W7 :p ) What I have modified: -Change the desktop background -Change screensaver -Change the who of the systemicons thats supposed to be shown -Change site...
    • jaybird
    • Thread
    • background configuration customization default user desktop graphics internet explorer new user screensaver settings system icons tech help troubleshooting user experience visuals windows 7 windows forum windows xp
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Desktop Customization
  6. S

    Windows 7 All Programs Empty

    Ok the story is this, I did an upgrade from Vista to windows 7 (yeah I know but I couldn't be stuffed in re-installing everything) anyway all was smooth until I looked at all programs and it's empty. So the question is how do i fix it, I guess the first part is how do I unlock all the...
    • Sunsoar
    • Thread
    • data manipulation default user empty file access fix path permissions programdata programs registry shortcuts support system files troubleshooting upgrade windows 7 windows forum windows vista
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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