Windows 10: Can not remove user from C: drive

How can I remove a user from OS (C Users, after deleting the account. I have tried taking ownership of the user's (John) folder, signed in using the Administrator built-in account , and deleted the individuals name in the registry without success.

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Removing a "hidden" user and user files

Thanks for your patience. I was able with "Net User" to remove the left over user. It no longer appears when I invoke Net User.

Now for the user's folder which remains behind. After performing the series of steps that you suggested, I attempted to delete this folder. The result again was an error message about permission


"Administrators" appears on the list in the list of advanced security.

 

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

 

problem removing a user in c:/

I'm trying to remove a user (who is a previous administrator of laptop} in c:/ but have problems with it.

-> You can use administrative tools to achieve your aim:

1. Log on under an admin account.
2. Open an elevated Command Prompt (cmd.exe).
3. Type these commands and press Enter after each:
   
   cd \Users
   
   dir
   
   (to see the names of the user profile folders)
   
   rd /s /q "John Doe"
   
   (to remove John's user profile folder)
   
   net users
   
   (to see all account names)
   
   net user "John Doe" /del
   
   (To delete John's account)

Warning: both actions are irreversible.