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by todd b.

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I have one PC where multiple users log on. I have a problem with about three of them. Every time they log on the explorer.exe does not load. It happens every time those three log in. What can cause this and how do I fix it? I've looked everywhere and can't find anything about it. Any help would be greatly apreciated.

Thanks again.

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by mcclenbw

go to the documents and settings folder and find the profiles of the 3 that have the problem. Rename their folders username_old.

Have them log in and see if that helps.

Just a guess.

by michael roark - ccna/da mcp 3csa

I would probably do that first, just create them a new profile, but you may want to check if someone has created a policy, (like I have done on my machines here) where the default logon has nothing on their desktop. If they were created from that, (or recreated if you delete their profiles and try again) it may very well be a policy like that. search for a .POL on the machine, and on the DC. then go through it and make sure.
this particular section will stop unauthorized users from getting in.even if they try to boot it into safe mode. and bypass a domain authentication, it actually works pretty good, but is a hassle in cases like this.
If you don't want to go through all of that then copy one of the other profiles that work, and rename it to the appropriate user.
Good Luck.

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