Step 2: fix the problem (you have a few options) Option 1: Registry setting restore Don’t forget to remove this account after you finish. If you can login as bob, this guide should help you to fix the problem.

Restart the computer and see whether you can login as bob.

Create a new user (bob) by typing in: net user /add bob coffee.

Start windows in “safe mode with command prompt” (if you don’t know how to do it, see the instructions above).

If you have other user profiles on Windows, then try to login with those. The fix Step 1: check if the profile service is working ok

In the System Protection dialog box, type a description, and then click Create.

Click the System Protection tab, and then click Create.

In the left pane, click System protection.

Open System by clicking the Start button, right-clicking Computer, and then clicking Properties.

This way you will easily be able to do a system restore to use the created restore point to undo the mistake.

Log on to your computer with a user account that has administrator rights.īefore starting, it is highly recommended that you create a system restore point in case you make a mistake while in the registry.

If the Windows logo appears, you'll need to try again by waiting until the Windows logon prompt appears, and then shutting down and restarting your computer. You need to press F8 before the Windows logo appears.

Press and hold the F8 key as your computer restarts.Click the Start button, click the arrow next to the Shut Down button, and then click Restart.Remove all floppy disks, CDs, and DVDs from your computer, and then restart your computer.

Pre How to start Windows in safe mode (in short) What to do when you get 'The User Profile Service service failed the logon.

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