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How do I repair corrupted Vista domain profile

Was installing a new HP usb printer on Vista with current patches. The Vista is on a small business Server 2003 domain. The printer installation seemed to hang - just disapeared. Logged off and logged on as Administrator. Printer still would not install. Now when I log on as the primary user, Vista hangs at the welcome screen.

If I log on as domain admin or or any other user, it boots normally.

I tries a Sysrtem Restore and a Startup Reapir - no help.  The problem is limited to this user whioh makes me think it's the profile. There are no printer drivers showing to uninstall.

Any ideas?
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Did you install service pack 1?  HP had a lot of issues with the printer software pre SP1
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I was not actually able to try what you suggested as I was under the gun but I think you offered exactly what i was looking for. I ended up re-installing the OS and adding to the domain again before I saw your suggestion here. All because the HP auto-run software errored off. Weirdest thing.