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-======Accessing profiles/​directories of network accounts after domain removal====== 
-::!::This should only be done by graduating students!  If you will be a returning student and are away from campus, the IT department is unable to remotely add your machine back to the domain. 
  
-After removing your computer from the Olin domain, you will find that your Desktop and My Documents folders have seemingly disappeared – they have not, you are using a different user profile when you log onto your computer.   
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-All of your old files will be located under various folders found in the location:​ ''​C:​\Users\jstudent''​ or ''​C:​\Users\jstudent.MILKYWAY''​. 
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-Some of these folders are protected system folders and will not show unless you enable them. 
-To enable them: 
-  * In Windows Explorer, click on **Organize**.   
-  * Click on **Folder and Search Options**. 
-  * Click on the **View** tab. 
-  * Uncheck **Hide protected operating system files** and turn on **Show hidden files and folders**.