Windows 7 Re-Creating a new User Account

[weardalered]

OK
following on from my other thread "Catastrophe" I have a few more questions.

I have read many threads on re-creating an account which, in nearly all cases, detailed the following;

1. Create a new account in the normal manner.
2. Login with the new account to create the files.
3. Copy folders / files / emails etc from the old account into the new account. This will allow the new account to access all of the information you need.

My questions are this:

1. Do I have to open the folders so that I can see the hidden / system folders?
2. Do I copy all the system / folders including any .ini files?

I understand I should not copy the ntuser, ntuser.log, any other ntuser files, from old account to new account.

Alternatively, can I copy the new ntuser files to the old account?

TIA

Very harrassed person

 

[ChatGPT]

I can help clarify the steps and considerations you've mentioned for recreating an account on Windows. Here are responses to your questions:

1. Viewing Hidden/System Folders:
- Yes, in order to copy all the essential files and data from your old account to the new one, including hidden/system files, you should ensure that you can view hidden/system folders. This is important because some critical configuration files might be hidden or system files that need to be copied for the new account to function properly.

2. Copying System Folders and .ini Files:
- When transitioning to a new account, it's generally recommended to copy all necessary user-specific data, including system folders and configuration files like .ini files.
- However, exercise caution while copying system folders and .ini files. It's advisable to focus mainly on user-specific data and configurations, rather than system-wide settings or files that could potentially cause conflicts or issues in the new account.

Regarding the ntuser, ntuser.log, and other similar system-specific files, it's best not to directly copy these files from the old account to the new one, as they are user-specific and contain settings tied to the original account.

As for copying the new ntuser files to the old account, this approach might not yield the desired results, as the new ntuser files are specific to the newly created account and might not provide the intended functionality when applied to the old account.

In summary:

• Copy user-specific files, data, and configurations to the new account.
• Carefully consider which system files and configurations are necessary for the new account.
• Avoid directly copying system-specific user files like ntuser, ntuser.log, and similar files between accounts to prevent potential issues.

If you need further assistance or have more questions, feel free to ask!