Windows 10 or 11 repeatedly creates a new user profile

When Windows 10 or 11 repeatedly creates a new user profile, it usually indicates an issue with profile corruption or misconfiguration. Here are steps to troubleshoot and stop this from happening:

1. Check for Profile Corruption

• Go to the C:\Users directory and see if you have multiple folders with your profile name (e.g., User, User.000, User.001).
• If multiple profile folders are present, Windows may be unable to load the original one, creating a new temporary profile instead.

2. Run the System File Checker (SFC)

• Open Command Prompt as Administrator.
• Run the command: sfc /scannow
• Wait for the scan to complete and fix any system file issues.

3. Delete Temporary Profiles in Registry Editor

• Open the Registry Editor (Win + R, type regedit, and press Enter).
• Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\ProfileList.
• Look for duplicate or temporary profiles with .bak extensions.
• Right-click and delete the keys with .bak or similar if they match your profile name.
• Restart your computer to see if the issue is resolved.

4. Adjust Group Policy (For Domain-Joined PCs)

• If your PC is part of a domain, it might be due to a Group Policy setting.
• Open the Group Policy Editor (gpedit.msc), then navigate to:
  • User Configuration > Administrative Templates > System > User Profiles.
• Check the settings related to “Delete cached copies of roaming profiles” and disable them if needed.

5. Check for Windows Updates

• Sometimes, updates can cause profile loading issues. Go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update, and make sure you have the latest updates.

6. Create a New Profile and Transfer Data (as a Last Resort)

• Create a new user account with Administrator rights.
• Log into the new account, then transfer data from the corrupted profile folder (e.g., Desktop, Documents) into the new profile’s folders.
• Delete the old profile after ensuring everything is moved.

After these steps, your system should stop creating new profiles for each login. Let me know if the issue persists after trying these solutions!