Computer Has a Corrupt User Profile

Issue/Question

I can't log into my computer, it says I have a corrupt profile

Logged into a temporary account 

Applications missing from the computer Desktop

After signing into Windows I get a black screen with a cursor

I am unable to open a program, other users are able to open it without issue

Error: You have been logged on with a temporary profile.  You cannot access your files and files created in this profile will be deleted when you log off.  To fix this, log off and try logging on later.  Please see the event log for details or contact your system administrator

Environment

  • Windows

Cause

Corrupted Profile

Resolution

  1.  Please contact the Service Desk with the following information: 
    1. Computer asset number 
    2. User with issue
    3. Error message received

ITS STAFF ONLY

  1. Follow Re-Creating User Profile