Issue Description
A corrupt user profile may prevent login or cause missing settings and errors after signing in.
Common Causes
- Improper shutdowns
- Disk errors
- Profile loading failures
Step-by-Step Solution
Step 1: Log In Using Another Admin Account
- Restart the PC
- Log in with another administrator account
- If none exists, boot into Safe Mode
Step 2: Create a New User Profile
- Open Settings → Accounts → Other users
- Click Add account
- Create a new local administrator account
Step 3: Copy Data From Old Profile
- Open File Explorer → C:Users
- Copy Documents, Desktop, Downloads from old profile
- Paste into the new profile folders
Step 4: Remove Corrupt Profile
- Open System Properties → Advanced → User Profiles
- Select corrupt profile → Delete
⚠️ Ensure data is backed up before deleting
Explore Further
- Repair disk errors using chkdsk
- Check registry profile list entries
Prevention & Best Practices
Always shut down Windows properly and maintain disk health.