How Do I Default a User Profile in Windows 10?
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Right-click Start, go to Control Panel (view by large or small icons) > System > Advanced system settings, and click Settings in the User Profiles section. In User Profiles, click Default Profile, and then click Copy To. In Copy To, under Permitted to use, click Change.

How do I set a default profile?

Click Start, right-click Computer, click Properties, and then click Advanced system settings. Under User Profiles, click Settings. The User Profiles dialog box shows a list of profiles that are stored on the computer. Select Default Profile, and then click Copy To.

How do I fix a default user profile?

Fixing a Corrupt Default Profile

The easiest way to fix a corrupt default profile is to delete the content of C:UsersDefault and copy it from a working system. Make sure, though, that the machine you copy from has the same operating system version and language.

Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

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Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.

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