Windows 10: C:\Windows\System32\config\systemprofile\Desktop is not accessible after Win10 update.

This is for my neighbour, I was trying to help them with their issues. Acer desktop Windows 10 64 bit.

During the last Windows 10 update, which occurred yesterday, the update got stuck at 98%. After waiting hours and no movement, that circle timer was also frozen they rebooted. On trying to reboot, they would get errors like ctfmon.exe unknown hard error, sihost.exe unknown hard error, or the Desktop not being available. The systray had an icon of a gold colored lock.

There are no restore points. Resetting otherwise is unavailable because it's impossible to get into the settings.

If I try a normal boot, I get the following error: C:\Windows\System32\config\systemprofile\Desktop is not accessible. sfc /scannow freezes at 48% . Desk check finished but didn't indicate any issues.

Already tried the option of copying The c:\users\desktop to C:\Windows\system32\config\systemprofile but still nothing. As some online suggested. On my system there isn't even a folder called Desktop in the C:\Windows\system32\config\systemprofile. Created a new profile nothing. The computer is turned on, it gets to the welcome screen then a message comes up preparing windows or computer, can't remember now. And this can go on and on and on. If it goes through it goes to a black desktop, all icons gone, taskbar and start menu completely dead. I can still open the task manager.

I have some access to programs by going through taskmanager. I have tio run everything by going to File, Run New Task and checking the Create this task with administrative privilages. If I start up explorer.exe this way I get back the background picture, taskbar and startmenu still dead except for taskmanager. And the icons reappear some programs seem to work and even the internet. And you people wonder why we want more control of the updates.

:)

 

My C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\systemprofile\Desktop is unavailable.

And when I do this, "C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\systemprofile\Desktop will come back and already be loaded?

 

C:\windows\system32\config\systemprofile\desktop is unavailable error on Windows 10

Hello Vik,

This C:\windows\system32\config\systemprofile\desktop is unavailable error may occur due to corrupt or missing Windows files.

To troubleshoot the issue, you can follow these simple steps:

• Open File Explorer and navigate to: C:\Windows\system32\config\systemprofile and check if it has the
  Desktop folder there.
• If the Desktop folder does not exist, then create a new folder and rename it as
  Desktop or copy it from C:\users\Default\Desktop.

Note: By default, C:\Users\Default is hidden. To unhide click on the View tab and check the
Hidden Items box.

After you have created the folder, it is required that you give full permission to the folder. You can follow these steps to give full permission:

• Right click on the folder, select Properties then click on the Security tab.
• Click on Edit.
• On the Permissions for Desktop window, select Everyone and then click on
  Add.
• In the Enter the object names to select dialog box, type
  Everyone and click on Check Names.
• Click OK.

If you need further assistance, let us know.

 

C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\systemprofile\Desktop is unavailable

This my problem since i updated my laptop last sunday. First message is Unknown Hard Error then this message C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\systemprofile\Desktop is unavailable. This is the message on the desk
top after the windows update. Only the recycle bin is available and I even cant click the windows logo on the desktop. i can only shut it down thru control+alt+delete command. I cant access my 365 office which i use everyday. What shall I do? Please
Help. Please reply to my email so that i can access it on my mobile phone.

Cris