I have a corrupted profile after a recent update. Can somebody help me figure out how to do a repair install?

If you have another Admin account on the PC then sign into it now to test if the problem exists on it, too

If that doesn't work then I wrote out detailed steps about how to create a new Local Admin account to replace yours, included illustrated tutorials to do each step. If it won't let you do it from your account, then I showed you how to enable the built-in Admin account, sign into it (leaving password box blank) to create the Local Admin account, sign into it and test if the problem is gone when you copy files over to it and open them

To copy files over to the new Admin account go to C:\Users and find the old account, click on it, it will issue Admin permissions to the new Admin account with a green progress bar traveling across the address box in File Explorer. This can take a bit so be patient, the Users folders will appear and be accessible to copy over to the new or other account.

I gave you a right click shortcut to install that automates taking ownership.

I also explained how to test a new Local Admin account to see if it resolves the problem, and if so how to copy your files over and move into it, when ready delete your old account and move the MS account to the new Local Admin account at Settings > Accounts > Your Info > Sign in with a MS Account Instead.

will moving all the files over actually let all the files work? I noticed that I need to copy them by command prompt. I am not sure if that will remove "Read Only." as I have said, I have used that "Take Ownership" thing already, and it did not work. I know that I can possibly sign into that other account. But how do I sign into it? I know that it is a Microsoft account, but as far as I know, the Microsoft account is separate from my profile.

I gave you a right click shortcut to install that automates taking ownership.

I also explained how to test a new Local Admin account to see if it resolves the problem, and if so how to copy your files over and move into it, when ready delete your old account and move the MS account to the new Local Admin account at Settings > Accounts > Your Info > Sign in with a MS Account Instead.

https://www.switchfast.com/blog/solved-windows-...

I already wrote out how to access the Command Prompt from bootable media, and here is how to access it from the onboard Repair Mode in Windows 10: https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/2294-advanc...

You can also try Taking Ownership using this handy right click shortcut which installs a Take Ownership shortcut to your right click menu to use in cases like this on files and folders which won't cooperate:
https://www.askvg.com/add-take-ownership-option.... The only warning is to not use it on C:\Windows folder files as this will compromise security.

Did you do this step yet to confirm account corruption is the issue:

Test for account corruption by creating a new Admin Local Account in Settings > Accounts > Family & Other People > Other People, sign into it, see if problem persists:
http://www.howtogeek.com/226540/how-to-create-a...
http://www.windowscentral.com/how-change-user-a...

If you're blocked from creating a new account, try enabling the built=in hidden Administrator account used only in emergencies, by one of these methods:
https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/2969-enable... then sign into it leaving the password box blank, to create the new account as above.

If the problem goes away move your files over, test all programs run correctly or reinstall.

Then when ready you can delete the old account in the same place as above, and convert the new account to your MS account if desired:
https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/5464-delete...
https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/5375-switch...

You can also try repairing the account or install using a fresh set of installation files running a Repair Install as shown here: https://www.yourwindowsguide.com/2016/06/how-to...

I hope this helps. Feel free to ask back any questions and keep me posted. If you will wait to choose if I resolved your problem, I will keep working with you until it's resolved.

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Standard Disclaimer: There are links to non-Microsoft websites. The pages appear to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the sites that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the sites before you decide to download and install it.

i might try that first link tomorrow. I did already try take ownership, but it did not work. We may try the other things afterwards. I feel like the first link will be complicated, as it will be similar to take ownership (going into each individual directory). Isn't an MS account different than a profile? From my understanding, A Microsoft account is no different from my e-mail account. I noticed that one of my alternate e-mails is logged into the temp account as an administrator. I did create a new account as an administrator, but I am not sure if I should sign into it.

https://www.switchfast.com/blog/solved-windows-...

I already wrote out how to access the Command Prompt from bootable media, and here is how to access it from the onboard Repair Mode in Windows 10: https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/2294-advanc...

You can also try Taking Ownership using this handy right click shortcut which installs a Take Ownership shortcut to your right click menu to use in cases like this on files and folders which won't cooperate:

https://www.askvg.com/add-take-ownership-option.... The only warning is to not use it on C:\Windows folder files as this will compromise security.

Did you do this step yet to confirm account corruption is the issue:

Test for account corruption by creating a new Admin Local Account in Settings > Accounts > Family & Other People > Other People, sign into it, see if problem persists:

http://www.howtogeek.com/226540/how-to-create-a...

http://www.windowscentral.com/how-change-user-a...

If you're blocked from creating a new account, try enabling the built=in hidden Administrator account used only in emergencies, by one of these methods:

https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/2969-enable... then sign into it leaving the password box blank, to create the new account as above.

If the problem goes away move your files over, test all programs run correctly or reinstall.

Then when ready you can delete the old account in the same place as above, and convert the new account to your MS account if desired:

https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/5464-delete...

https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/5375-switch...

You can also try repairing the account or install using a fresh set of installation files running a Repair Install as shown here: https://www.yourwindowsguide.com/2016/06/how-to...

I hope this helps. Feel free to ask back any questions and keep me posted. If you will wait to choose if I resolved your problem, I will keep working with you until it's resolved.

________________________________________________________

Standard Disclaimer: There are links to non-Microsoft websites. The pages appear to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the sites that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the sites before you decide to download and install it.