Computer Repair Sacramento - Jonathan Warner Knowledge Base: How to resolve XP User Profile Backup Status and fix Corrupt Local Profile XP.
User Profile Status Backup - Symptoms
This issue is known to effect Windows XP. When you log on, the desktop items are missing. Viewing the Local User Profiles reveals that the the original user profile status has changed to Backup, seemingly randomly on it's own and for no reason.
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