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Jun 26 2007, 1:46 pm

Popisfizzy

Not ten minutes ago, my computer randomly turned off, and I don't know why. I turned it back on, and when I put in my user password, it came up with a message about how it can't load up my user account, and then logged me into the default account setting. This really screws me over, because all of my programs I was working on were placed on the desktop. Does anyone have any idea on how to go about retrieving them?

Jun 26 2007, 1:48 pm
GhostAnime	Is your previous account still present in C:/Documents and Settings/ ? (Assuming you're using Windows)

Jun 26 2007, 1:52 pm In response to GhostAnime
Popisfizzy	Yes.

Jun 26 2007, 2:01 pm In response to Popisfizzy
GhostAnime	You should be able to go in to it and retrieve anything of value from the desktop in case the problem could not be solved immediately (unfortunately, I don't know what to suggest beside doing that): C:\Documents and Settings\[Account Name Here]\Desktop

Jun 26 2007, 2:02 pm In response to GhostAnime
Popisfizzy	The desktop directory isn't there.

Jun 26 2007, 2:06 pm In response to Popisfizzy
GhostAnime	Well, that's some bad news... I can not think of anything you can do, sorry :/ Maybe someone else with more experience will post by soon as what to do.

Jun 26 2007, 9:42 pm In response to GhostAnime
digitalmouse	is it possible, while in the other account, to 'switch users' wihtout logging out? and what OS are you using?

Jun 26 2007, 9:57 pm In response to digitalmouse
Popisfizzy	digitalmouse wrote: is it possible, while in the other account, to 'switch users' wihtout logging out? No, but the desktop folder has already dissapeared and been automatically replaced. I think I'm essentially screwed now. and what OS are you using? Windows XP.

Jun 27 2007, 1:55 am In response to Popisfizzy
Miran94	Why not try and make a new acount (make sure its an admin) and remove the password on your main acount? - Miran94

Jun 27 2007, 5:38 am In response to Popisfizzy
Hazman	Have you tried a system restore? I'm not sure if user accounts come under the 'vital system files' sort of approach it takes, but it's probably worth a shot.