Windows 10: Accidentally transferred all files from an extra user to my main account . Now I'm confuse...

In this HP account I accidentally transferred all folders inside a User of another account into here while trying to fix a bug of mine. But now I'm stuck with this and I am afraid that I might of made duplicates. My question is how to return things back to normal as I don't like having duplicates . Well that is what I think I have .

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Transferring an account on Windows 10 (EDITED)

Hi,

As you are facing issue with transferring an account on windows 10, I would surely help you with it.

But I would like to know the below information,

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  Entire account: are you referring to a Microsoft account or a local user account?
  

If it is a Microsoft user account the same settings will synchronize to the new user account.

Steps to transfer the files to the new admin user account.

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  Open file explorer and double click on OS (C .
  
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  Go to Users and try transferring all the data’s/ files to the new user account.
  

I hope the above information helps. Kindly let us know if you need any further assistance with Windows. We are glad to assist you.

Thank you.

 

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:

 

user accounts

Thank you for your response. If you've created a new profile and you have admin privileges, try these steps on how to transfer files from one user to another and see if it will work for you:

• Open File Explorer and go to C:\Users.
• Look for the account you want to copy the files from.
• Select the folders/files you want to copy, right-click on it and select Copy.
  
• Go to the new user account folder and paste the folders/files you copied.
• Repeat the steps if needed.

Give us an update on how it goes.