Wednesday, December 21, 2016

Standard user account for Windows 8.1 is created, but cannot login


When creating users accounts I am signed in under my Microsoft Live account, this account is already part of the Administrators group. I can create the new Standard User account but when trying to log on to the account I get the following message



The user profile service failed the sign-in



This is happening with every local account I create. I have tried deleting account and recreating with no resolution.


I am running a fully patched Windows 8.1 Pro 64 bit OS.


Answer



Google searching "The user profile service failed the sign-in" found this. Gives causes and tutorials, and has discussions with other users on alternate fixes.



This tutorial will show you how to fix the "User Profile Service
service failed the sign-in. User Profile cannot be loaded." error when
trying to sign in to a user account in Windows 8, Windows RT, Windows
8.1, and Windows RT 8.1.



Edit: Adding additional options that might fix the problem.



  1. Create a standard user account with a local login password. Then associate the Windows Live profile with that account. Change the Microsoft Live associated with the Windows Login.


  2. Dangerous solution suggested in Microsoft Forums here - Repair Windows 8.1 Installation.


  3. Check your Application logs for errors similar to the one detailed here. The gist of the solution was:




"I suggest you check the Advanced Security Settings for the
C:\Users\Default folder. Ensure you check the box "Replace all child
object permission with inheritable permissions from this object"."
Fixed this problem for me. I am now able to logon with the newly
created accounts just fine. Hopefully this will help others as well!



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