Windows 10: Giving a New User Access to an Old Users Account

Discus and support Giving a New User Access to an Old Users Account in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; Here's the predicament that I'm in.I work for an MSP that deals with Active Directory On-Premises and we have a client with two users. One of the users... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by JacobAtDR, Jun 1, 2022.

  1. JacobAtDR Win User

    Giving a New User Access to an Old Users Account


    Here's the predicament that I'm in.I work for an MSP that deals with Active Directory On-Premises and we have a client with two users. One of the users let's say her name is Jane is retiring from their job. The client has hired another user let's say her name is Martha and they need a way for Martha to have access to Jane's account.This is not a scenario where we would be changing the display name for Jane and making it Martha but rather, having an account for Martha in where, she has the same Windows setup as Jane. Martha will be using the same computer that Jane used, if that would hel

    :)
     
    JacobAtDR, Jun 1, 2022
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  2. aagha Win User

    Give access to specific apps for Local User

    @dalchina, thanks for the suggestion.

    I tried your blanket option, and that didn't work.

    I filtered per your suggestion:


    Giving a New User Access to an Old Users Account [​IMG]


    However, it seems there are no settings for that filter:


    Giving a New User Access to an Old Users Account [​IMG]
     
    aagha, Jun 1, 2022
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  3. New Account/User Issues

    Hi,

    When you create a new user account, Windows uses the Default user profile as a template to construct the files for the newly created user account. You might be experiencing issues creating new accounts due to a corrupt Default profile. To
    resolve the issue, we suggest reinstating the Default folder in the
    Users directory by following these steps:

    • Log in as an administrator.
    • Open the C:\Users folder using Windows Explorer.
    • Rename the Default user profile folder to Default.OLD.
    • Download a zip of C:\Users\Default from a Windows 10 installation that doesn't have this problem.
    • Unzip the non-corrupt Default profile into C:\Users.
    • Try logging in to the new user account and check if the problem is resolved.

    Let us know how it turns out.
     
    Aileen Alf, Jun 1, 2022
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  4. Giving a New User Access to an Old Users Account

    Windows 10 can't load the user profile for a new user account

    Hi Judy

    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community. .

    I would suggest you to follow the method give below and check.

    Method 1: I suggest you enter into safe mode and enable built-in administrator and check with the status of User profile service.

    Step 1: Start computer in safe
    mode.


    • Type Settings in the search box on the desktop, select
      Settings.

    • Here select Change pc settings and then
      General.

    • Scroll down to Advanced startup, click
      Restart now.

    • Click on Troubleshoot, Advanced options, and Startup Settings.

    • Click Restart, select Safe mode and then press
      Enter.

    Step 2: Enable Built-in administrator.


      • Press Windows + X key together on your desktop screen.

      • Click on Command Prompt (admin) to open
        Command Prompt.

      • Type the following command and hit Enter:

    • net user administrator /active: yes
      (Check for the spaces)
    d. Now log off from the current user and try to login to the administrator account that is enabled.

    Note: Please follow the same steps and type net user administrator /active: no to disable admin account after the troubleshooting is done.



    Method 2: Try to create a new user account (Microsoft account) and check if you are able to access the content from your computer

    Create a user account

    Create a user account in Windows

    Note: Create a Microsoft account



    Method 3: Check the status of User profile services.

    Steps:

    • Press Windows + R to open Run command, type
      Services.msc and press Enter.
    • Search for User Profile Service, right click on it and
      start the service.
    • Also, set the Startup type to
      Automatic
      .
    • Now check if you are able to log-in.

    Hope this information is helpful. Kindly update the status of the issue, we will be happy to help you.
     
    Ashish Sondhi, Jun 1, 2022
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