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My uncle has lymph node cancer and is not expected to live much longer

Now back to the PC sega :p:
About two thirds of the way down.
This may help you sort out the profiles
http://www.lockergnome.com/it/2004/12/15/get-it-done-recover-a-damaged-windows-xp-user-profile/

Copying your user profile
In this user profile recovery technique, you’ll attempt to revive the user profile by creating a new account and, subsequently, a new user profile. You’ll then copy your old user profile in its entirety to the new account. While this may sound like an operation that will simply replicate the problem over to the new account, it does indeed revive the user profile on occasion. Again, keep in mind that the success of this attempt depends on the severity of the damage to the user profile. However, since it’s a relatively painless operation, it’s worth a shot.
 
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Offerings

Paul,
I am truly sorry. I have painful memories of loss of a dear friend at 30 years old from the same.

May I offer a book title that I am *currently* reading? I am not exactly sure why I am sharing this -- other than that I am learning to trust a deep intuition within myself - call it a little voice - that told me to share. It is called 'Dream Healer' by Adam. Yes, just 'Adam'. Maybe you can read it TO him?

I don't believe in random 'coincidences' that have no purpose. Especially when it comes to people and the contacts we make. I believe in the power of our interconnectedness and support of each other. I guess that is why I became a doctor of chiropractic.

If I may offer anything else - PLEASE let me know.
Feel free to PM me. Just let me know if you do, as I don't check that acct. that often.

I will send healing energies his way. :angel:

"As the PC drama turns"-- thank you for your additional input. I hope that this is providing a bit of distraction for you. I will try the things you suggested. I was a little tied up today with nonsense so didn't get to try the MediaDirect thing yet. I will try and finish the MediaDirect and the profile issues tomorrow.

Any thoughts on what the heck I did in Outlook?? :red:

Alright, be well. Keep a positive attitude and that will spread joy, even in painful times. I hope you decide to pick up that book. It is uplifting no matter what you decide to believe.

My best,

Karen :present:
 
Living in a Bubble

Hi Paul,

Wow. I live under a rock. I didn't even know about Thunderbird. :clown:

Alright, quick question then -- I don't really need an email application but need a GOOD calendar and appointment setter as well as a good address book. Something that can be used for business.

Have you used Sunbird or Lightning? Looks like I may want to download Sunbird but if Lightning has a more involved calendar and appt setter, that might be better. I used Outlook just for it's calendar abilities.

What do you think?

Karen :)
 
Well now I'm the one living under a rock :crowned:

Have not use them and did know about them but I think I'll try Lightning :bigthumb:
 
Brb

Sorry -- taxes getting the best of me.

Be right back. I am still straightening out the last tasks on the computer that we were talking about.

Karen
 
One down

Hi Paul,

I hope that your uncle is doing a bit better. :angel:


Update on the computer saga:

I got the media buttons working again on the front.
It turns out that I just had to download the Dell Quickset driver and it is all better now! :-)
I thought it was related to the MediaDirect stuff but it wasn't. Turns out that I only have volume controls and VCR-like controls on the front but no mediadirect button. So I went through the repair utility and created a CD and all of that and it still didn't work. But the Quickset driver did the trick.

On the other notes:
I worked all day on the user profile issue. I am at a complete loss as to what to do with that without completely messing up the machine more. I read through what you sent me and also looked at other links and nothing works. I am truly unsure what is what anymore and what 'should' be in a profile vs. what should only be in all users. I need to go back to total basics on this one.

I am off to figure out why Outlook isn't working and where the heck my address book is! Once I have this resolved, it will only leave that user profile issue left. (plus tons of reinstalls). :)

Karen
 
Further yet

Hi again!

I got the Outlook files back. I am not sure what exactly did it. I dropped the backed up Outlook files back into the Application Folder on the C: drive main level. But when I went to do an import in Outlook, it actually looked for the files in the 'Local Settings' and then 'Application Folder' under my profile. So I am not sure if they were there all along. All I know is that I had tried importing the files already before getting them off of the backup drive to no avail. Who knows?

I frustrate myself with not knowing HOW it worked so if I need to I can repeat it in the future. Stupidness. :lip:

Anyway, I am going to look into Sunbird and see if that is more manageable.
Now I just have to figure out which is better - Sunbird or the portable version, whatever that is.
Here's the link:
http://portableapps.com/apps/office/sunbird_portable

OK. Just need to work out how the Profiles work and then I can go from there. If you have any other suggestions, I would appreciate it. Otherwise, I think we have gone as far as we can with this whole escapade!! :sick:

Alright, let me know if you have any other sites that I might look into just to get some basic knowledge of how XP Profiles work and what is supposed to be in them and then how to fix them once they get messed up!

Take care and thank you,
Karen
 
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I hope that your uncle is doing a bit better.
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Well I guess he is ...................as he passed on :sad: But in a better place I believe.

Copy files to the new user profile
1. Log on as a user other than the user whose profile you are copying files to or from.
2. In Windows Explorer, click Tools, click Folder Options, click the View tab, click Show hidden files and folders, click to clear the Hide protected operating system files check box, and then click OK.
3. Locate the C:\Documents and Settings\Old_Username folder, where C is the drive on which Windows XP is installed, and Old_Username is the name of the profile you want to copy user data from.
4. Press and hold down the CTRL key while you click each file and subfolder in this folder, except the following files:
• Ntuser.dat
• Ntuser.dat.log
• Ntuser.ini
5. On the Edit menu, click Copy.
6. Locate the C:\Documents and Settings\New_Username folder, where C is the drive on which Windows XP is installed, and New_Username is the name of the user profile that you created in the "Create a New User Profile" section.
7. On the Edit menu, click Paste.
8. Log off the computer, and then log on as the new user.

Note You must import your e-mail messages and addresses to the new user profile before you delete the old profile. For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
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http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;811151

Hope this helps :)
 
Sorry

Hi Paul,

I am so sorry. :sad:

You are right that he is in a better place. I believe that our loved ones just 'transform' and are still right here with us. I had felt a very big sense of peace and healing with him, just misinterpreted it.

As much as you appreciated him, know how much you are appreciated here.
This forum and the volunteers here are nothing short of AMAZING, you being no exception. I appreciate the 'extra mile' you have gone to help me through this computer 'nightmare'. Even if, in the scheme of things, computer problems are a minor. :angel:

On a side note, I downloaded Sunbird portable. Pretty nifty. I like the calendar ALOT. I am trying to see if there is a way to integrate/sync Sunbird with Sunbird portable. Seems kinda stupid to have to use your calendar at home off of a flash drive.

OK - I again, appreciate your help. I will go and try the user profile instructions and see if I can accomplish that. :rolleyes:

Thank you,
Karen
 
Trying User Profile change

Hi Paul,

I am sorry for the delay. I was away for the past several days and haven't had a chance to try the user profile changes. I will get to that tomorrow. So sorry.

I don't want you to have to keep the thread open any longer than you have to. I can probably get that User Profile under control tomorrow. I will do a final check back in and let you know how I make out if that is ok.

Thank you again for ALL of your help. I am truly grateful and appreciate every step that you have led me through to get this machine running again. It's been a crazy crazy road but I am thrilled to get it back (almost) up to speed.

I am also SO sorry for your loss. I really feel for you and I hope you are doing ok. My thoughts and prayers go out to you.

Thank you! I will check back in tomorrow and hopefully I will have no problems following instructions. :clown:

Karen
 
Finally!

Hi Paul,

Just wanted to check in (FINALLY) and tell you I got the user profile stuff all squared away. Actually it wasn't as bad as I thought. :bigthumb:

I am sorry I didn't get to this until now. Things have been a bit hectic. I have been interviewing for a full time position and have been running like crazy here there and everywhere!

I just wanted to send my sincerest thanks for everything you have done and cannot tell you how much all of your help is appreciated. I don't know what I would have done without you! ;)

This entire forum and the commitment that all of you make is incredible. You help so many people with problems that affect their daily lives. Some people might forget about how much volunteer time actually goes into this commitment. And that you don't HAVE to do it. I recognize it, acknowledge it and thank you for it.

I feel that you have gone the extra mile for me. And for that I am truly grateful. Words cannot really express it. It is sad that we rely so much on our computers and when things get 'lost' or damaged, it has a big impact on our lives. Thank you for recognizing that and offering a solution.

Well, I don't want to get 'sappy' on you but just want to express my sincerest thanks. I hope you are doing well and that your spirits are lifting. :angel:

Let me know if you have any final suggestions for me for computer maintenance or any other tips or good sites and/or software I should look into.

Thank you again! :crowned:

Karen
 
:bigthumb: Glad I could help.
Can't think of any other tips that may help.
But I need to close this thread Post back if you have anymore trouble.(start a new thread ) :rolleyes:

See ya around the web Karen, safe surfing.
 
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