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  1. How can I reset my Users folder without losing the files that were originally in the User...


    I moved the user folder to my D: drive then tried to move it back to fix it but I accidentally moved it into the actual folder so now when I open the user folder I have to open another folder inside of it and that's where my files are. I don't know what to do next and just need to put it back to normal

    :)
     
    bvnmoipuaewrpu, Oct 26, 2023
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  2. Removing a "hidden" user and user files

    Thanks for your patience. I was able with "Net User" to remove the left over user. It no longer appears when I invoke Net User.

    Now for the user's folder which remains behind. After performing the series of steps that you suggested, I attempted to delete this folder. The result again was an error message about permission
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    "Administrators" appears on the list in the list of advanced security.
     
    RobertOBollinger, Oct 26, 2023
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  3. Nicrite Win User
    Vista Ultimate - 'User' Folder Location

    No tried that.

    Can copy the entire folder to D; but Windows still points to C as the location. Can change personal folders location to a folder on D;, but this still leaves hidden files etc on C;. Thus meaning there are 2 Users folders. Have managed to change the Public folder location to D;, with some registry tweaks, but this doesnt seem to work for the entire folder.

    any more suggestions
     
    Nicrite, Oct 26, 2023
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  4. Kreij Win User

    How can I reset my Users folder without losing the files that were originally in the User...

    Current active users that are friends

    The other reason I suggested this is that users can add characters to their username that are not alphanumeric (e.g. user*). This confuses things somewhat when looking at the list.
     
    Kreij, Oct 26, 2023
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