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log in using domain id after changing to workgroup

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by jeffjewell171 1 view

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I recently changed my laptop to workgroup (from a domain). I now want to regain the desktop layout (icons, programs, etc on desktop). I have left the former company, and do not want to get back on their network, I just want to use the old desktop I was so familiar with. I have moved, so it is not possible to go back to their facility and log in to their network, and reset. when I name the domain on teh setup screen, it will not let me save it since it is not found. Is there a way to copy the desktop from that logon to a new (local) user?

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by p.j.hutchison

Open the System control panel, click Advanced, Profile settings, select the old profile on the list, click on 'Copy' and select your existing profile in C:\Documents and Settings\username.

Alternatively, grab ownership of the old profile in c:\Documents and settings and copy contents of the Desktop, Documents and favourites and copy them into your new profile in c:\Documents and settings\username.

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