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I tried logging into my computer after an "ungraceful" shutdown due to a power cut.. I got prompted with a message stating the user profile service failed the login.

After reading a k/b on Microsoft I managed to re-login to the "corrupt" account by making registery edits..

But the next step (After having the ability to logon) is a major concern for me.. Would the guys at superuser suggest:

1) Carry on using said account
2) Re-install Windows to eliminate the possible chance of a reoccouring problem

3) Migrate all user data over to a new account

and with that being said above. I had to issue the command line:

net user administrator /active:yes

to activate the hidden adminstrator account, would it be recommended/secure to disable the account or leave it active?

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  • Can you elaborate on "re-login to the 'corrupt' account by making registery edits" as if done correctly you shouldn't have further issues
    – 50-3
    Commented Nov 1, 2013 at 2:01
  • @50-3 It feels like a dirty hack, I followed: answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/…
    – Daryl Gill
    Commented Nov 1, 2013 at 2:02
  • Rename the administrator folder in c:\users\ to something else then login with the administrator account. you will have to do a lot of rebuilding but you will keep the SID so perms won't be an issue. I find with windows an Issue is only an issue if re-occurs and everything I do in windows makes me fell dirty that's half the fun :)
    – 50-3
    Commented Nov 1, 2013 at 2:21

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While you have access, backup your critical files.

Just create a new profile and copy over your files, etc. (choice 3.). Then delete the corrupted profile.

Disable the administrator account until you need it again.

Maybe run SFC /SCANNOW to check system integrity after you've copied everything over.

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