Windows XP home suddenly returned to original setting

For some reason, my desktop reverted back to the default setting. The wallpaper, my document files, etc all are as if I did a clean install. Even the "welcome to windows tour popped up" .

I didn't change any setting, just logged in. Anyone know what's going on and how to fix it?

I had system restore turned off - my fault.

I had that happen to me before, I have no idea wtf caused it. All your file will be there, just the settings went back to default and all the desktop icons missing.

I had that happen to me with WinServe2k3 Enterprise as well the other day :S

Originally Posted by spawnr

For some reason, my desktop reverted back to the default setting. The wallpaper, my document files, etc all are as if I did a clean install. Even the "welcome to windows tour popped up" .

I didn't change any setting, just logged in. Anyone know what's going on and how to fix it?

I had system restore turned off - my fault.

Its possible that you typed in the wrong password and it just defaulted to a generic 'first time use' identity. Or is this now a permanent change?

GYR8

Originally Posted by GYR8

Its possible that you typed in the wrong password and it just defaulted to a generic 'first time use' identity. Or is this now a permanent change?

GYR8

Oh it's permanent, speaking from experience.

Yup it's permanent and it happens everytime I restart my laptop. It goes back to the default setting, even if I login as "admin" . I guess I have to format and do a clean install of xp.


I should have bought a MAC.