Corrupt user files

[SoupXVII]

I tried to log on today and saw a message saying that my user profile is corrupt. In the corner of that window was a countdown. When I clicked ok, I was informed that XP will create a temporary user profile and, after clicking ok and waiting for a long time, I managed to get in. System performance is now horrible and all my programs need to be configured every time I log on.
Is it a common a problem and is there a utility that can fix corrupt profiles?

 

[rwise2112]

You can try using the System Restore utility to go back to a time when the profile was working fine.

If that fails, you may need to create a new profile using the User Accounts icon in the Control Panel. You may then copy files from the \Documents & Settings\OLD USER folder to the \Documents & Settings\NEW USER folder, to retain your Favorites, My Documents, etc.

 

[linney]

Try these out, see if they help.


Error Message: Windows Cannot Load Your Profile Because It May Be Corrupted (Q318011)

http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q318/0/11.asp

http://groups.google.com/groups?sourceid=navclient&q=corrupt+user+profile+windows+xp

 

[SoupXVII]

Thanks guys... System Restore did the trick. Amazing tool.