Windows 10: Can't remove local account

Discus and support Can't remove local account in User Accounts and Family Safety to solve the problem; On startup, a local account always appears along with my MS account. The MS account is the one I sign in with. I can't find anywhere to remove the... Discussion in 'User Accounts and Family Safety' started by cfourkays, May 23, 2019.

  1. cfourkays Win User

    Can't remove local account


    On startup, a local account always appears along with my MS account. The MS account is the one I sign in with.
    I can't find anywhere to remove the local account.
    It doesn't appear in "netplwiz", "Accounts" or anywhere else I can find.
    It only appears on mLogin
    I login with my MS Account with a pin.

    Forgot. Using Windows 10 Pro, Insider Preview Build 18898. Happened with all prior Builds.

    Any help?
    Pete

    :)
     
    cfourkays, May 23, 2019
    #1
  2. Vesao Win User

    Remove account


    I suggest you backup your personalized files first before removing the account.
    To delete an account, follow these steps:
    1. Press WIN + X keys and click Command Prompt (Admin) from the menu.
    2. Type the following command and press Enter. Replace test with the name of your sister's account. Code:
      Code:
      net user test /del
     
    Vesao, May 23, 2019
    #2
  3. Local account installation question


    I'm fairly certain that Skip this step was available in 10.0.130 - the workaround in Step 20 (back button) is no longer required.

    The currently known, as of 10.0.130, ways to create a Local account sign-in are
    • Skip this step at the MS account creation phase
    • No Internet connection during the install
    • static IP (post# 2 by Fragment) - New (to me anyway)
     
    Slartybart, May 23, 2019
    #3
  4. Can't remove local account

    Remove local account from welcome screen?

    Hi,  



    Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community, we appreciate your interest in Windows 10. 



    I understand the inconvenience that you are facing on Windows 10, we will help you with this issue.

    I suggest you to refer the methods below and check if it helps.

    Method 1: Safe Mode.

    I suggest you to restart your computer in Safe Mode and check if the issue persist.

    To start your system in safe mode follow the below steps:


    • Press and hold Shift key and
      restart your Computer.

    • Select Troubleshoot.

    • Select Advance Option.

    • Select Startup Repair.

    • Follow the on Screen instruction.
    For more information refer to the below link:

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/user-accounts-faq#1TC=windows-8

    Note: Applies to Windows 10 also.

    If issue persist, I suggest you to refer method 2.

    Method 2:

    I suggest you to login from your Microsoft account and try to remove the local account.

    To remove the local account, please follow the steps below:


    • Press Windows + R key.

    • On the pop up window type netplwiz and hit enter.

    • From the pop up window select the account you want to remove.

    • Hit remove.
    Disclaimer: Removing the user account may lead to data loss.

    Hope this solves the issue, please let us know if the issue still exists. We will be glad to help you.



    Thank you
     
    JuzarAli1709, May 23, 2019
    #4
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