How do I copy a user profile when changing domains?
This is a list of references (in preferred order of reference).
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How to copy data from a corrupted user profile to a new profile in Windows XP
Microsoft support KB811151- Copy a user profile -- Microsoft XP Product Information
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How do I copy one user profile to another? (Indiana Univ KB)
They also have these two interesting notes.Note: At Indiana University, the University Information Security Office (UISO) recommends that you normally refrain from running your Windows computer as an administrator. For more, see What is the principle of least privilege?
Note: As copying one profile to another will completely overwrite the target profile, you should back up any important data before copying over a profile. It is also a good idea to test these steps on a test profile before copying over a profile in use. - Petri IT KB: Copy User Profiles in Windows XP
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Updated on September 17, 2022Comments
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alex almost 2 years
I am going to be joining my computer to a different domain than the one it is on right now.
How can I copy my current user profile and preferences to the new user profile that will be created when I login on the new domain?
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quack quixote over 14 yearsWindows version?
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alex over 14 yearsXP, Vista, Windows 2008
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