If you’re experiencing login issues with a temporary profile on Windows 10, this article will provide you with the necessary steps to fix the problem.
Applying a Registry Fix
To apply a Registry fix for the Windows 10 Temp Profile Login Issue, you will need to access the Registry Editor. Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box, then type “regedit” and hit Enter.
Navigate to the following key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\ProfileList
Look for a profile with a “.bak” extension at the end and delete it. Then find the profile without the “.bak” extension that ends in “.tmp” and rename it by removing the “.tmp” at the end.
After making these changes, restart your computer to see if the issue is resolved. If not, you may need to create a new user profile to fix the problem.
Checking and Repairing System Files
- Run System File Checker (SFC) scan
- Open Command Prompt as an administrator by searching for it in the start menu, right-clicking, and selecting “Run as administrator”
- Type sfc /scannow and press Enter to start the scan
- Wait for the scan to complete and follow any on-screen instructions
- Run Deployment Image Servicing and Management (DISM) tool
- Open Command Prompt as an administrator
- Type dism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth and press Enter
- Wait for the process to finish and restart your computer
Disabling Antivirus Software Temporarily
To fix the Windows 10 temp profile login issue, one potential solution is to temporarily disable your antivirus software. Sometimes, antivirus programs can conflict with the operating system and cause login problems.
To disable your antivirus software, locate the program’s icon in the system tray or open it from the Start menu. Look for an option to temporarily disable the software or turn off real-time protection.
Once the antivirus software is disabled, restart your computer to see if the temp profile login issue has been resolved. If the problem persists, you may need to troubleshoot further or seek assistance from a system administrator.
Creating a New Administrator Account
To create a new administrator account in Windows 10 to fix the temp profile login issue, follow these steps:
1. Open File Explorer and navigate to the C:\ drive.
2. Right-click on the “Users” folder and select “New” > “Folder” to create a new folder for the administrator account.
3. Open the Command Prompt as an administrator by searching for “cmd.exe” in the Start menu, right-clicking on it, and selecting “Run as administrator.”
4. Type “net user /add [username] [password]” in the Command Prompt, replacing [username] with the desired username and [password] with the desired password.
5. Next, type “net localgroup administrators [username] /add” to add the new user to the administrators group.
6. Once the account is created, restart the computer and log in with the new administrator account to resolve the temp profile login issue.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do not log Users on with temporary profiles.?
Do not log Users on with temporary profiles. To prevent this, make sure to enable the appropriate setting in the system configuration and restart the computer for the changes to take effect.
How do I delete my temp profile from the registry in Windows 10?
To delete your temp profile from the registry in Windows 10, you can navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\ProfileList and delete any SID keys that end with “.bak”. Make sure the remaining SID keys have the correct values for ProfileImagePath.
