Problem logging on to Windows user account

I have an emergency with my computer!
I just turned My IBM laptop on and when I logged on to my user account,
it gave me a warning message, something like, "your local profile can't
be updated (or located)," and now when it opens my Windows account,
none of my existing stuff shows up, nothing that's saved shows up (and
there are thousands of documents, many not copied anywhere in their
final form). It's like working with a brand new computer, with
original settings. Is all this stuff still there somewhere, and how
can I retrieve it? What should I do? I'm having a total panic attack
over this, so I'd really appreciate your help.

Error Message: Windows Cannot Load Your Profile Because It May Be Corrupted
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;318011

How to copy data from a corrupted user profile to a new profile
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/811151/

If you require further assistance please post to a more relevant Newsgroup as this
Newsgroup deals with Windows Updates problem and a more appropriate Newsgroup would
be able to assist you further.

Windows XP Newsgroups
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/e...ewsgroups.mspx

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|I have an emergency with my computer!
| I just turned My IBM laptop on and when I logged on to my user account,
| it gave me a warning message, something like, "your local profile can't
| be updated (or located)," and now when it opens my Windows account,
| none of my existing stuff shows up, nothing that's saved shows up (and
| there are thousands of documents, many not copied anywhere in their
| final form). It's like working with a brand new computer, with
| original settings. Is all this stuff still there somewhere, and how
| can I retrieve it? What should I do? I'm having a total panic attack
| over this, so I'd really appreciate your help.
|