What Is a User Profile in Windows 10?
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In Windows, your user profile folder is a special folder containing files and folders pertaining only to you. It contains your Desktop, your Documents, and personal data such as your application preferences. Files in the user profile folder are private to you.

What is a user profile in Windows?

A Windows user profile is a collection of folders, files, and registry and configuration settings that define the environment for a user who logs on with a user account. These settings can be customizable by the user, depending on the administrative configuration.

How do I find my user profile?

From the Start menu, select Settings, and then Control Panel. Double-click System. Click the Advanced tab, and then, under “User Profiles”, click Settings.

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