The User Profile Service failed the logon.

:sarc:I tried the solution above and it didn't fix the problem.

Instead, I found a much easier fix. I should also mention that, for

my situation, I only have one User account set up and it is an

Administrator account. This was not a "new" account, but one I have been

using since I got the computer three years ago.

1. Restart the computer and enter "Safe Mode". If hitting the 'F'

buttons doesn't work, the easiest way to do it is to shut off your

computer unexpectedly (ie. hold the power button down until the computer

shuts off).

2. Go to Control Panel and double-click on User Accounts. For me, when I

tried to open the Control Panel, it kept shutting down on me. :sa: To

get around this, open Help & Support. In the search section, type in

"User Account Control". Click the link "Turn User Account Control on or

off" and then click the link: "Click to open User Accounts".

3. First thing: I changed the current password. I'm not sure if this was

necessary, but I did it anyway Remember, I'm only using one

account. If you have more, you'll likely have to select the offending

profile.

4. Click the link: "Turn User Account Control on of off". Uncheck the

box and click OK. When prompted to restart the computer, do so.

5. Use your new password and logon to your account. It should work no

problem. After this, I reset my password to the old one and re-enabled

the User Account Control. I figure this provided top protection for the

computer.

My computer has worked the same as it did before this problem. So, I

figure problem solved. Just the typical bull of dealing with Vista

glitches I suppose.

Hope this helps someone

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jportras