in c:\users, my username has been partially copied with _2 added at the end of the copy

A partial copy made my under c:\users user name, January 2, 2011.  It shows that the update as being 01/02/2011 that some files have dates of change in 2012, although not the same date as their counterparts in the original user file.

Can I remove this second user?

That would have created it?  My computer was repaired in 2011, but much later in the year, so the technician couldn't have created the duplicate.

Hello

It seems to be a problem of corrupted user profile. I would suggest trying the following methods and check if it helps.

Method 1:

Run Microsoft Safety Scanner and check if it helps.

Microsoft safety scanner: http://www.microsoft.com/security/scanner/en-us/default.aspx

Note: The Microsoft Safety Scanner ends 10 days after being downloaded. During these 10 days, it will remove all the files infected by the virus and records. I suggest you create a backup of your data, and then install Microsoft Safety Scanner.

Method 2:

Try the steps in the following Microsoft article.

Fix a corrupted user profile:

http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/fix-a-corrupted-user-profile

Method 3:

Run the scan tool (SFC) System File Checker and check if it helps.

How to use the tool File Checker system to troubleshoot missing or corrupted on Windows Vista system files: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929833

And also try to remove the duplicate user account once after you run the Security Scanner Microsoft and copying the data files in the duplicate user account.

Hope the information is useful.

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