Windows 10: temporary user created

Discus and support temporary user created in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; Latest upgrade created a temporary user so now it appears all my files have disappeared. I signed on as I usually do. How do I figure this out. I'm... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by MaranH, Nov 3, 2019.

  1. MaranH Win User

    temporary user created


    Latest upgrade created a temporary user so now it appears all my files have disappeared. I signed on as I usually do. How do I figure this out. I'm under a deadline and am anxious to get back to work! Thanks.

    :)
     
    MaranH, Nov 3, 2019
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  2. Am unable to create a new user. Accounts -> Add someone else to this PC options is not working to create a new account.

    Hi Pawan,

    Do not worry we will help you with this issue.

    Try few of the troubleshooting steps below and check if it helps.

    I suggest you to sign out from the current user account, restart the computer, sign-in and check with the status of this issue. As this might be a temporary issue.

    Follow the below steps to create a new user account:

    • Press Windows + X keys from the keyboard, click on
      Control Panel.
    • Select User Accounts, click on Manage another account.
    • Select Add a new user in PC settings, click on
      Add someone else to this PC
      and follow onscreen instructions.
    Refer to: Create a local user account
    in Windows 10


    Hope it helps. Reply to the post with an updated status of creating a new user account for further assistance.

    Thank you.
     
    Deepika Gowda, Nov 3, 2019
    #2
  3. User Lost. Temporary profile Win10

    Hi Antonio,

    I realize that the Temporary profile is gone from Windows 10 pc. I will try to help you with this issue.

    Please answer these questions to get more clarity on this issue:


    • Did you make any changes to the pc prior to this issue?

    • Did you create that Temporary user profile?

    • Was that Temporary profile a standard account or the Microsoft account?

    Reply to us with more information to help you further.
     
    Srimadhwa B, Nov 3, 2019
    #3
  4. temporary user created

    Creating Windows 10 Temporary User

    Hi Burak,

    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

    I apologize for the inconvenience caused. We are glad to help you.


    • Have you logged in to a Microsoft account?
    I would like to inform you that the command which you entered is to
    enable the built-in administrator account.

    So, I suggest you to refer to the Microsoft help article on how to
    create a local user account
    from the link given below and check:

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/create-a-local-user-account-in-windows-10

    For additional information: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/getstarted-microsoft-account

    Hope this information helps. Do contact us for further queries. We will be happy to assist you.

    Regards,

    Jenith
     
    Jenith_James, Nov 3, 2019
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