Windows 10: What is the best way to copy a windows profile on the same computer? Same user - new domain.

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  1. boe_d Win User

    What is the best way to copy a windows profile on the same computer? Same user - new domain.


    We are about to change our windows domain. We'd like to leave their user profile identical. Is it anything more than just joining that PC under the new domain? I'm concerned about computers with multiple user profiles.

    :)
     
    boe_d, Mar 18, 2023
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  2. How to merge user profiles after joining new domain

    We are in the process of moving to a new domain. In the new domain we will have new user names.

    How can I merge the old profile with the new one? Preferably through a script as we need to move 2000+ computers from the old domain to the new one.

    The "copy to" option in the user profile settings is grayed out for all profile except for "Default Profile".

    Best regards,

    Allistair
     
    AllistairBlonk, Mar 18, 2023
    #2
  3. Rose Ter Win User
    migrate user profile

    Hi Adeel,

    For us to better understand the problem and provide you the best resolution, please clarify the following:

    • What do you mean when you mentioned domain user profile?
    • Are you trying to copy a local user profile to a domain account?
    • What troubleshooting steps have you done so far?

    Regards.
     
    Rose Ter, Mar 18, 2023
    #3
  4. What is the best way to copy a windows profile on the same computer? Same user - new domain.

    How to copy administrator user account

    Hi,

    I suggest you to follow the below steps to copy the user date and check if it helps.

    Note: I suggest to create a new user profile and transfer user data to new account and delete or change the corrupt user profile.

    Copy User Data: Follow the below steps to copy files to the new user profile

    • Log on as a user other than the user whose profile you are copying files to or from.
    • In Windows Explorer, click View, and Check mark hidden files and folders, uncheck the
      Hide protected operating system files check box, and then click
      OK
      .
    • Locate the C:\Users\Old Username folder, where
      C is the drive on which Windows is installed, and Old Username is the name of the profile you want to copy user data from.
    • Press and hold down the CTRL key while you click each file and subfolder in this folder, except the following files:

    • Ntuser.dat

    • Ntuser.dat.log

    • Ntuser.ini
    • On the Edit menu, click
      Copy
      .
    • Locate the C:\Users\New Username folder, where
      C is the drive on which Windows is installed, and New Username is the name of the user profile that you created in the "Create a New User Profile" section.
    • On the Edit menu, click
      Paste
      .
    • Log off the computer, and then log on as the new user.

    Keep us informed if the issue is resolved. We are glad to help you further.
     
    Sachin Venkatesh, Mar 18, 2023
    #4
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