Windows 10: Unable to re-use account name of an account that has been deleted (Windows 10)

Discus and support Unable to re-use account name of an account that has been deleted (Windows 10) in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; My son created an account on the family computer as a Microsoft Account, he then realised that he only wanted a Local Account on this particular... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by NeilMattocks, Aug 19, 2019.

  1. Unable to re-use account name of an account that has been deleted (Windows 10)


    My son created an account on the family computer as a Microsoft Account, he then realised that he only wanted a Local Account on this particular computer. He therefore deleted the Microsoft Account he had just created and tried creating just a Local Account using the same account name as the one he had just deleted, however It will not let him enter the same account name. I deduce from this that there must be something left behind on the system from the first account that is stopping him re-using the same account name. Have you any idea what this is, where it is lurking and how I can get rid of it so that he can use the account name he wants.


    Thanks in anticipation

    :)
     
    NeilMattocks, Aug 19, 2019
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  2. Zakin Win User

    Strange Windows 10 User Account issue.

    Unfortunately I had done those steps numerous reboots, it just, reappears for no good reason. The base account isn't even a Microsoft account, it's a local account.

    I haven't quite tried the built in administrator account on W10, but so far in my experience on my own computer, the built in account seemed to have absolutely no more control than I did on my own.

    It's just strange, I go in, it warns me twice about deleting the account, then it's gone. Reboot, and it's back?

    EDIT: Just to specify, both command line and Netplwiz both say only HIS account exists on the computer, it doesn't list this rogue account. This is what I meant in my first post about the fact that even Windows doesn't seem to believe it exists, HALF the time. *Frown Unable to re-use account name of an account that has been deleted (Windows 10) :(
     
    Zakin, Aug 19, 2019
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  3. 95Viper Win User
    95Viper, Aug 19, 2019
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  4. Vesao Win User

    Unable to re-use account name of an account that has been deleted (Windows 10)

    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, Aug 19, 2019
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