Windows 10: I am not the "default" user

Discus and support I am not the "default" user in User Accounts and Family Safety to solve the problem; This is as much my fault than it is who helped me before "Carbonite". Anyway, the file path (if that is correct terminology) basically shows... Discussion in 'User Accounts and Family Safety' started by lowdown, Sep 9, 2019.

  1. LOWDOWN
    lowdown Win User

    I am not the "default" user


    This is as much my fault than it is who helped me before "Carbonite". Anyway, the file path (if that is correct terminology) basically shows C:\Users\***\Documents et al
    The "***" is not my name but an old folder that a level 2 tech made while he worked on my file mess, I had multiple duplications, folders in folders, jpeg in documents, photos, other than the originals, having date and characters in front.
    I have re-installed window by resetting it. I will not loose any of the documents or photos as they are in the almighty cloud.
    Hoping someone knows what I am meaning so I'll sto. If I keep on going my file mess while begin to sound like comedy routine. Even a factory rest won't solve problem as "Carbonite" simply put the files as they are stored.
    I have talked to "Carbonite" 4 times this year. They now have policy of "we cannot touch or move anything on your back-up".
    Their answer to solving the problem is literally for me to take my desktop to "The Geek Squad at Best Buy"*Mad
    I just want to be the default user on document and photos.*Smile

    :)
     
    lowdown, Sep 9, 2019
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  2. KREIJ
    Kreij Win 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, Sep 9, 2019
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  3. KORMATH
    kormath Win User
    Lost default photo viewer after profile rebuild


    Thanks Brink. I've tried those steps before i started searching Google. After the profile rebuild i don't have the Photo app listed to choose to make it default in either the system settings for default apps or the Open With option.

    I can't even find it doing a search. Seems to have been removed somehow with the profile rebuild, which doesn't make sense.

    Might be helpful to list what i've done I am not the "default" user :) I've done the open with check, the choose default program in the system menu, tried that in device manager default programs also. I've checked the programs and features Turn windows features on/off and it's not listed there (never thought it was but that was a suggestion), searched the MS Store, it's not listed there either.

    I don't like playing in the registry unless i have defined steps and haven't found anything for this yet, just the Win7 version like in my OP.
     
    kormath, Sep 9, 2019
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  4. RAKESH NARAYANASWAMY
    Rakesh Narayanaswamy Win User

    I am not the "default" user

    Default User on Windows 10

    Hi Rana,

    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

    Share this information to assist you better.

    • Have you made any recent changes prior to this issue?
    I suggest you to switch the account to pGina account while you have signed into ranab account.

    After you switch to pGina account sign out and try to login and check for the issue.

    Follow the steps to switch accounts:

    • Press Windows logo and click on the User profile and switch to pGina account.
    • And sign out from the account.
    If the issue still persists,

    I suggest you to Remove and Re-add the account.

    Your reply is very important to ensure a proper resolution. Please get back to us with the above information to assist you accordingly.

    For further assistance, you can post your query in Microsoft Community.
     
    Rakesh Narayanaswamy, Sep 9, 2019
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