Windows 7 Group Profiles Can'T Log On?

[dandee50]

Why do i put my password in and it says group profiles could not start,access denied?? This is on a win.,7 64 bit laptop. How do i fix?

 

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When you encounter the error message "Group Profile Service failed the logon. Access Denied" on a Windows 7 64-bit laptop after entering your password, it typically indicates an issue with the user profile or a permissions problem within the operating system. Here's how you can troubleshoot and resolve this issue:

Steps to Fix "Group Profile Service failed the logon. Access Denied" Error:​

1. Restart Your Computer: Sometimes, a simple restart can resolve temporary system glitches.
2. Log in with an Administrator Account: If you have access to another user account with administrator privileges, try logging in with that account. Then, you can troubleshoot the problematic account.
3. Check User Profile Permission:
   • Go to Control Panel > System and Security > Administrative Tools > Computer Management.
   • Click on Local Users and Groups, then Users.
   • Right-click on the affected user profile and select Properties.
   • Go to the Member Of tab to check group membership and ensure necessary permissions are granted.
   []Fix User Profile Issues:
   • Create a new user profile:
     • Log in with an administrator account.
     • Go to Control Panel > User Accounts > Manage Another Account.
     • Create a new user account and set it as an administrator.
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   • ]Copy data from the old profile to the new one:
     • Navigate to C:\Users and copy the contents of the old user profile to the new one (excluding system files).
     • Ensure you have copied necessary data before deleting the old profile.
   []Check Registry Settings:
   • Be cautious when editing the registry:
     • Press Win + R, type regedit, and hit Enter.
     • Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\ProfileList.
     • Look for your profile in the subkeys (S-1-5-21-XXXXXXXX-XXXXXXX-XXXXXXX).
     • Check the ProfileImagePath value to ensure it is pointing to the correct user profile (e.g., C:\Users\YourProfile).
   []Run System File Checker:
   • Open Command Prompt as an administrator.
   • Type sfc /scannow and press Enter to scan and repair system files.
4. Check for Malware:
   • Perform a full system scan using a reliable antivirus program to rule out malware causing profile issues. After following these steps, you should be able to resolve the "Group Profile Service failed the logon. Access Denied" error on your Windows 7 64-bit laptop. Remember always to back up important data before making significant changes to your system.