Profile settings and information are taken from registry entries and configuration files on your hard drive. Any file corruption can lead to a temporary profile, which resets after each logon, resulting in inconvenience and data loss. In this article, we will discuss different ways to solve this error.
1. Enable the Built-in Administrator Account
Enabling the built-in Administrator account gives you full access to fix profile issues. This account skips common limits, allowing you to repair or reset corrupted profiles directly.
2. Utilize the Check Disk Tool
Sometimes, hidden disk errors prevent Windows from accessing your main profile, leading it to load a temporary one. The Check Disk tool scans your system’s storage for irregularities and repairs these issues, ensuring clear paths to your Windows profile and restoring your regular profile. After the scan, your computer will automatically restart. Now, try logging in with your original account.
3. Correct the Registry Entry
Adjusting the registry can fix temporary profile issues by guiding Windows to load your original user profile. By editing specific registry entries and removing ‘.bak’, you resolve conflicts and restore your personalized settings and files.
4. Run System File Checker
When you run SFC, it scans the protected system files on your computer, identifying and repairing any that are corrupted or damaged. Fixing these files can restore stability and resolve login issues, allowing normal access to your profile. Check our article on SFC here.
5. Check for Windows Update
Outdated system files or bugs in Windows can cause profile loading issues. Installing Windows updates can fix these problems, as updates often include solutions for known issues, improving profile stability and reducing the risk of loading a temporary profile.
