Windows 10: Windows 10 2004 update seems to have reverted my user profile somehow

Discus and support Windows 10 2004 update seems to have reverted my user profile somehow in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; I just installed the update to Windows 10 2004 version. After the reboot I noticed that a couple of the shortcuts on my desktop were missing. Odd.... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by MattSchulte, Aug 13, 2020.

  1. Windows 10 2004 update seems to have reverted my user profile somehow


    I just installed the update to Windows 10 2004 version. After the reboot I noticed that a couple of the shortcuts on my desktop were missing. Odd.


    Then I opened my browser and I noticed that it restored tabs that I haven't had open in weeks instead of what I was working on earlier today.


    After that happened I realized there were several things that seem to have have been reverted to some unknown time ago. If I open the history of my browsers, it shows what I have opened after the update today, and the last thing that it has was from June 2, six weeks ago!


    I went to look at rolling back this update in the windows settings, and the button is grayed out and it says I upgraded more than 10 days ago.


    Looking at my Windows version it says I am running 18363, which if my searching is correct is version 1909. How did I end up here and how do I get back?

    :)
     
    MattSchulte, Aug 13, 2020
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  2. deving Win User

    User.000 issue after updating to 1909

    I'm one of the many people suffering from issues with user profiles after applying Update 1909 to Windows 10. I've read all the threads I can find on the topic here and have followed the suggestions, all to no avail. Any other thoughts are appreciated.

    After applying Update 1909, the ProfileImagePath was changed to c:\users\User.000
    One file that was always in use and couldn't be removed was left in c:\users\User (can't recall or find the exact file now), so I could never rename or remove the c:\user\User directory.

    I followed the multiple suggestions from Brink and others:
    • Rebooted at least 6 times
    • Enabled hidden Administrator
    • Booted into Safe Mode
    • Changed ProfileImagePath
    • Tried to rename c:\users\User but couldn't because a file was still in use
    • Copied all data from c:\users\User.000 into c:\users\User
    • Rebooted and had temporary profile
    • Followed steps in Brink tutorial to change ImageProfilePath; rebooted with no change
    • Restored using Restore Point from before Update 1909 - returned to single profile state (User.000)
    • Removed each update that was installed individually and rebooted after each update removal - profile state never changed
    • After all updates were removed, repeated the steps above with hidden Administrator, changing profile, etc. - same issue with file in use in c:\users\User
    • Followed all steps above with hidden Administrator but without copying files from User.000 to User - same results

    Any suggestions are greatly appreciated!
     
    deving, Aug 13, 2020
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  3. JimH_377 Win User
    after latest update 2004 lost user profil, can i get it back

    After updating latest version to 2004, lost my user profile, now my desktop, and programs are gone. is there any way to get my user profile back? or maybe revert back before update?
     
    JimH_377, Aug 13, 2020
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  4. Windows 10 2004 update seems to have reverted my user profile somehow

    (WINDOWS 10)"The User Profile Service failed the logon. User profile cannot be loaded."

    Hi Ashley,

    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community. We appreciate your interest in Windows 10.

    I understand the inconvenience caused to you while logging-in with the guest user account on Windows 10.

    This issue might be due to the User profile Services, please follow the below and check.

    I suggest you to Check the status of User profile services.

    Steps:

    • Press Windows + R to open Run command, type
      Services.msc and press Enter.
    • Search for User Profile Service, right click on it and
      start the service.
    • Also, set the Startup type to
      Automatic
      .
    • Now check if you are able to log-in.

    Hope it helps. Kindly update the status of this issue, we will be happy to assist you further.
     
    Deepika Gowda, Aug 13, 2020
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