Windows 10: Will domain account folders be kept after choosing "keep files" in a PC reset?

I signed in to my local PC with my work account and it created a domain user folder I believe. Now I need to reset my PC, but I hope to keep all the files that were not backed up by OneDrive but were in my domain user folder.

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?? How do I PW protect Folders in windows

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Sharing files and folders overview You can share the files and folders stored on your computer, on a network, and on the Web. The method you choose depends on whom you want to share files with, and what computer they will use to access the files.

When you share files or folders, they are not as protected as they are when you do not share them. People with access to your computer or your network might be able to read, copy, or change files that are in a shared folder. You should always be aware that the files and folders that you share are available to other people and be sure to monitor your shared files and folders on a regular basis.

Important

If your computer is not joined to a domain, you can use the Network Setup Wizard to automatically turn file and printer sharing on or off. To start the Network Setup Wizard, click Start, click Control Panel, click Network and Internet Connections, and then click Network Setup Wizard.
If you both use the same computer

You can put the files you want to share in the Shared Documents folder. Files stored in the Shared Documents folder or its subfolders are always available to other users on your computer.

Step-by-step procedure
Note

If you are connected to a network domain, the Shared Documents, Shared Pictures, and Shared Music folders are not available.
If both computers are on the same network

You can share a folder or drive on your computer with others on the network. You can also control whether the files in the shared folder can be modified by other users.

If your computer is connected to a network domain, use this procedure:

Step-by-step procedure
If your computer is connected to a workgroup, use this procedure:

Step-by-step procedure
Note

If you are connected to a network domain, you will need to set the Access control for the folder or drive after sharing it. For more information, go to To set, view, change, or remove file and folder permissions.
If you want to share your files online

You can publish pictures and documents on the Web using the Web Publishing Wizard. The files will be stored in a private, online folder that you manage.

Step-by-step procedure

If you don't want others to access your files

You can prevent other users from accessing your folders and the files they contain. When your computer is connected to a domain, this is called setting permissions for your file or folder. When your computer is connected to a workgroup, this is called making your folders private.

If your computer is connected to a network domain, use this procedure:

Step-by-step procedure
If your computer is connected to a workgroup, use this procedure:

Step-by-step procedure

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UnattendedJoin error: failed to find the domain data (0x6e)

Thanks for the suggestion! I don't want to add a domain account, as this is a generic unattended install that will be used for all company machines. Do you think it's possible that the computer would join the domain if, instead of using UnattendedJoin in specialize, I used your steps but left out the specific account? The other thing I was thinking was to use a generic account to allow the domain join during the specialize step. I added a machine password in the UnattendedJoin component, and instead of getting the error listed above, I got an authentication error, which makes me think I could probably do a secure join instead of the unsecure join. Thoughts?

 

folder creation and sharing, i want to create an admin user that have only permission to modify folders and file but not have domain admin access.

Hi Mindspaceoutsourcing,

Welcome to Microsoft Community.

I'm Hahn and I'm here to help you with your concern.

To create an admin user with the permission to modify folders and files but not have domain admin access, you can follow these steps:

Step 1: Create a new user account

1. Log in to the computer or server as an administrator.
   
2. Open the "Control Panel" and navigate to "User Accounts".
   
3. Click on "Manage another account" and then "Add a new user account".
   
4. Enter a username and password for the new user account and click "Create Account".
   

Step 2: Add the user account to the local Administrators group

1. Open the "Control Panel" and navigate to "Administrative Tools".
   
2. Click on "Computer Management".
   
3. In the left pane, click on "Local Users and Groups".
   
4. Click on "Groups" and then double-click on "Administrators".
   
5. Click on "Add" and enter the username of the new user account.
   
6. Click "OK" to add the user account to the Administrators group.
   

Step 3: Create a shared folder and grant the new user account full access

1. Create a folder on the computer or server that you want to share.
   
2. Right-click on the folder and select "Properties".
   
3. Click on the "Sharing" tab and then click "Advanced Sharing".
   
4. Check the box next to "Share this folder".
   
5. Click on the "Permissions" button.
   
6. Click "Add" and enter the username of the new user account.
   
7. Select the new user account from the list and click "OK".
   
8. Grant the new user account full control permissions by checking the box next to "Full Control".
   
9. Click "OK" to save the changes.
   

Step 4: Set file and folder permissions

1. Right-click on the folder you want to modify and select "Properties".
   
2. Click on the "Security" tab and then click "Edit".
   
3. Click "Add" and enter the username of the new user account.
   
4. Select the new user account from the list and click "OK".
   
5. Grant the new user account the necessary permissions by checking the appropriate boxes (e.g., "Modify", "Write", "Read & Execute").
   
6. Click "OK" to save the changes.
   

Step 5: Remove the new user account from any other groups with domain admin access

1. Open the "Control Panel" and navigate to "Administrative Tools".
   
2. Click on "Computer Management".
   
3. In the left pane, click on "Local Users and Groups".
   
4. Click on "Users" and then double-click on the new user account.
   
5. Click on the "Member Of" tab.
   
6. Remove the new user account from any groups that give it domain admin access.
   
7. Click "OK" to save the changes.
   

By following these steps, you should now have an admin user with the necessary permissions to modify folders and files but without domain admin access.

I hope this helps. If there is anything not clear, please do not hesitate to let me know.



Your Sincerely

| Microsoft Community Support Specialist