Windows 10: Accidentally Deleted User

Discus and support Accidentally Deleted User in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; I am using a new computer, and I am new to Windows. I accidentally deleted the user using Windows key + R, and then "control userpasswords2". I thought... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by MarianaD06, Jan 4, 2021.

  1. Accidentally Deleted User


    I am using a new computer, and I am new to Windows. I accidentally deleted the user using Windows key + R, and then "control userpasswords2". I thought I had renamed my user, but now I cannot run or open any file. I went back to user account doing the same method, but there aren't any users or admins in the user accounts.


    This is only my second day with this computer, so I do not have any major files that I need to recover, except for the Program Files I just installed. Hence, I also do not have any backups to recover from. I just want to know what is the best way to recover the deleted user, or if I work from another user in the same computer would there be any other problems.

    :)
     
    MarianaD06, Jan 4, 2021
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  2. Accidentally deleted user account - urgent need to restore WIndows 10

    I accidentally deleted the user account that I was using (not admin) and now can't fix the issue.

    So, I followed these instructions (sort of):

    • Step 2: Choose Change your account name.
    • Step 3: Type a new name in the box and tap Change Name.
    • Step 1: Open Run by Windows+R, enter lusrmgr.msc and hit OK to open Local Users and Groups.
    • Step 2: Open the Users folder, right-click a user and select Rename in the menu.

    I renamed the user. But then, stupid me, it didn't change it when I checked the start menu. So I then, instead of changing the name back, I deleted that user (which I was actually logged in as - it didn't ask for a password or anything either). It then removed
    it from the list (there was a list of 3 items to choose from - Administrator, Guest , and the account I was using. I deleted that account (Liam it was called)

    I then stupidly decided to log off and restarted the computer. I then tried to login, and the user account it came up with was Liam - but obvsiouly as I'd deleted the user, when I typed in the password nothing happened). But because I deleted that user in
    the way above, it seems to have gone completely. What can I do to restore it?

    I've tried system restore but it fails. So can't get back to a restore point.

    It's a bit of a pickle really as it's an important user account on my work network and has folders on it that we need to function. I can't access the pc via another, as when I click 'Liam' it just can't connect, says it can't find it. I think what I've done
    has really broken the computer....

    Any help will be gratefully received.
     
    BobSturgess, Jan 4, 2021
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  3. LizChilds Win User
    Printer accidentally deleted

    I accidentally deleted my printer on hp laptop windows 10 and now it does not show up in the list of printers to reconnect
     
    LizChilds, Jan 4, 2021
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  4. raj26may Win User

    Accidentally Deleted User

    Accidentally Deleted Administrator Account


    I was fed up having to log in a password every time I had to enter my laptop. So I followed some online tutorial and ended up deleting some user accounts on my laptop. I think I accidentally deleted a lot of user profile! I still have to log in with a password to enter my laptop but I have no admin account *Sad
     
    raj26may, Jan 4, 2021
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