Windows 10: When adding a new user to a PC that was previously set up, how do I restore a backup of...

When setting up a PC, one option that occurs during setup is to restore a OneDrive backup to the new PC. How do I restore a OneDrive backup to a PC that already has Windows installed? I'm adding a second user and need to import their settings, files, etc. without reinstalling Windows which would lose the first person's info.

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New User Profile

System Restore does NOT affect user data. If I was in your position I would take these steps:

1. Install System Restore Explorer. It lets you access user data that
   IS actually contained in restore points but does not get restored by the restore mechanism.
   
   http://nicbedford.co.uk/software/systemrestoreexplorer/
2. Treat this event as an incentive to set up a robust backup scheme. Important data must at all times be stored on at least two independent media.

 

Having trouble restoring from a windows 10 backup to a new computer

Hi Tim,

You can restore files from a backup from another computer by following the steps below:

• Select the Start button, then select Control Panel >
  System and Maintenance > Backup and Restore.
  
• Choose Select another backup to restore files from, and then follow the steps in the wizard. If you're prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

This files will be restored in a folder having the "Username" of the one who created the file. To find the restored files:

• Select the Start button, then select Computer.
• Double-click the icon of the drive that the files are saved on, for example
  C:\.
• Double-click the Users folder. You will see a folder for each user account.
• Double-click the folder for the user name that was used to create the backup. The restored files will be in the various folders based on where they were located originally.

After performing the steps, kindly share with us the result.

 

Adding a new user

Hi Alex,

Welcome to Microsoft Community and thank you for your interest in Windows 10.

I will definitely assist you.

Let’s try simple steps and check if it helps. Follow the below steps.

• 
  Type settings on the Windows search bar and select
  Settings.
  
• 
  Click on Accounts, and click on
  Family & other users on the left pane.
  
• 
  Now you can add new user account.
  

Also visit the below link on how to create new user account. (Steps applies to Windows 10).

Manage User Accounts in Windows - Microsoft Support

Hope this helps. If you need further assistance with Windows, let us know and will be glad to help.