Windows 10: Windows 11 Microsoft Logon account not defaulting to Users folder

Discus and support Windows 11 Microsoft Logon account not defaulting to Users folder in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; My Microsoft logon account does not have complete access to my home directory.Part of the account defaults to OneDrive as a home directory.My Documents... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by edspyhill01_844, Nov 18, 2022.

  1. EDSPYHILL01_844
    edspyhill01_844 Win User

    Windows 11 Microsoft Logon account not defaulting to Users folder


    My Microsoft logon account does not have complete access to my home directory.Part of the account defaults to OneDrive as a home directory.My Documents directory is on the OneDrive. The only way to see my account files is to click to my Users/<userid>/Documents.How to I correct my configuration without another reinstall of windows 11?Ed

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    edspyhill01_844, Nov 18, 2022
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  2. JIM8080
    Jim8080 Win User

    Lost my default user account

    My default user account is not listed during startup; only the Guest account called Windows User is available.

    Earlier, I was trying to find my Microsoft account, but don't think I was successful. I entered a password I had used years ago with the Microsoft Community, but it was incorrect. I'm not sure what I would see if I had opened my Microsoft account. I guess something happened.

    I shut down and restarted my computer and to my surprise I was asked for a password. I don't recall what happened when I originally set up the computer, but would have eliminated the password, if possible. I fiddled around, not sure what to do, and accidentally selected Windows User when I started the computer again. Now I'm not asked, and Windows User is automatically used.

    My default account is still on the computer. I started with Administrator privileges, and ran C:\WINDWS\system32>net user and it is listed as the default account (WDAGUtilityAccount is listed under the Default Account heading). Windows User is the guest account.

    I attempted to use System Restore from the Windows User Account but it was off. Since it is a different account, it probably would not have helped.
    Any suggestions? Jim
     
    Jim8080, Nov 18, 2022
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  3. JIZZLOBBER
    jizzlobber Win User
    user accounts missing from logon screen

    I have several user accounts on my laptop but after updating recently only about half of them now appear on my logon screen.The accounts still show in the users folder and are in the NETUSER list but they don't show in NETPLWIZ box.I have seen articles
    that suggest this can be fixed in win 10 pro but I'm on win10home.I believe its a well known issue ,,How do i fix it? ta
     
    jizzlobber, Nov 18, 2022
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  4. AILEEN ALF
    Aileen Alf Win User

    Windows 11 Microsoft Logon account not defaulting to Users folder

    New Account/User Issues

    Hi,

    When you create a new user account, Windows uses the Default user profile as a template to construct the files for the newly created user account. You might be experiencing issues creating new accounts due to a corrupt Default profile. To
    resolve the issue, we suggest reinstating the Default folder in the
    Users directory by following these steps:

    • Log in as an administrator.
    • Open the C:\Users folder using Windows Explorer.
    • Rename the Default user profile folder to Default.OLD.
    • Download a zip of C:\Users\Default from a Windows 10 installation that doesn't have this problem.
    • Unzip the non-corrupt Default profile into C:\Users.
    • Try logging in to the new user account and check if the problem is resolved.

    Let us know how it turns out.
     
    Aileen Alf, Nov 18, 2022
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