Big Mess after creating new profile and deleting original profile

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  1. Posts : 71
    Vista 32bit
       #1

    Big Mess after creating new profile and deleting original profile


    Originally I had all my data files in drive D and only programs in drive C. Somehow my old user profile got corrupted and the Backgound wall paper is not working properly. So I created a new admin profile to fix it but now I have a mess .

    After I created a new admin profile and moved the old users folder/files to the new user , I decided to delete the old profile after everything seems to be working properly . When deleting the old profile I elected to save old user files to my desktop ( fortunately) . I now have a very fragmented system . Some of the folder/files are still under my old username in D drive , nothing in my new user name in D drive plus almost all of the folder/files from the old user ( in drive D) are now in a folder on the desktop where windows elected to place them when I elected to save the folders/files. I really need all the old user folders.

    I would like to have the Data in either under my old or new username in Drive D instead of fragmented all over the place. I realize I ended up in this situation because I didnt understand fully what windows will do when creating and deleting user profiles.

    Please suggest what I have to do to clean up the system?

    Thanks
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  2. Posts : 190
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #2

    Before proceeding, I would backup the computer to an external location such as a USB HDD or network location. If you don't have the ability to do this, at least track down all the files you want and copy them to a USB flash drive or other external device
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  3. Posts : 71
    Vista 32bit
    Thread Starter
       #3

    I would definitely do full computer image backup before proceeding any further. What is frustrating is that the Restore point I created before deleting the old user is gone. So I can't even restore to a condition prior to the creation of new User. The computer is running fine as of right now. I just don't like the Data folders and files spread over 3 locations .
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  4. Posts : 71
    Vista 32bit
    Thread Starter
       #4

    Guys, do you think its safe to move the contents of the Folder windows saved in my new user desktop when I deleted the old user profile back to the OLD User Folder or to the NEW user Folder I created in D ? Will windows and app programs have a problem locating these folders by themselves or do I need to go to each program to point to the folders?

    I hate to create more mess than it already is.

    Thanks
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  5. Posts : 10,200
    MS Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-bit
       #5

    Let us know when you have performed an image backup of your current system to an external usb.

    Safety first!
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  6. Posts : 71
    Vista 32bit
    Thread Starter
       #6

    karlsnooks said:
    Let us know when you have performed an image backup of your current system to an external usb.

    Safety first!
    Already done yesterday . I used Macrium Reflect for full image backup to an External Drive . I also created Recovery Boot Disk.
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  7. Posts : 10,200
    MS Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-bit
       #7

    The term "recovery boot disk" means different things to different people.

    Would you tell me how you made such a "disk" (you probably meant disc)?
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  8. Posts : 71
    Vista 32bit
    Thread Starter
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    It was part of the backup process provided by Macrium Reflect . It is for booting the computer with the disc in place so that I can reinstall the backup image in case something goes wrong. I created a Linux version as well as a compatibility version both options provided by the software Macrium. Macrium Reflect FREE Edition - Information and download .
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  9. Posts : 10,200
    MS Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-bit
       #9

    I've never used Macrium.
    I've always used Win 7 Backup and Restore which comes with Win 7 and works perfectly.

    There are others who do use Macrium.

    I rather strongly suggest that you make a Win 7 System Repair Disc so that you are prepared in case of some disasters.

    True is that if you have Win 7 DVD then you can get to the repair section without a system repair disc. To protect the Win 7 DVD and for convenience I always use a win 7 System repair disc which fits on a normal CD.

    CREATE A SYSTEM REPAIR DISC

    START | type System Repair | Enter key | Create Disc button



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  10. Posts : 10,200
    MS Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-bit
       #10

    Now is that image of a stable or of an unstable system?
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