Windows 10: Cannot delete unwanted account

Discus and support Cannot delete unwanted account in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; I have removed an unwanted account in Windows 10 by going Settings\Accounts\Email & app accounts\Accounts used by other apps Then clicking on the... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by BrianFisher4882, Jan 27, 2019.

  1. Cannot delete unwanted account


    I have removed an unwanted account in Windows 10 by going Settings\Accounts\Email & app accounts\Accounts used by other apps
    Then clicking on the account and Remove. So it disappears from the list but next time I switch on and go there it has returned.
    And I keep getting messages saying I should fix this account.

    :)
     
    BrianFisher4882, Jan 27, 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, Jan 27, 2019
    #2
  3. Deleted account keeps reappearing

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

    Is it still appearing no matter how you try to delete? I suggest you to follow the steps below to remove user account from your computer, and check if it helps. Try the ones you’re comfortable with.

    Step 1: Steps to Remove a User Account in Settings


    • Press Windows
      key, click on Settings.

    • Click on Account, click on
      Family and other users.

    • Select the user you want to delete under
      Other users and click on Remove.

    • Accept the UAC (User Account Control) prompt.

    • Select Delete account and data if you wish to delete account and the data and follow onscreen instructions.

    Step 2: Steps to Delete a User Account in Command Prompt


    • Press Windows + X keys from the keyboard, select
      Command Prompt (Admin).

    • Type net user and hit Enter
      to list the user accounts on your device.

    • Type net user "User account”
      /delete and hit Enter to delete the user account.

    Step 3: Steps to Delete a User Account in Run command.


    • Press Windows + R and type netplwiz, press
      Enter.

    • Select the User account, click on the
      Remove
      button.
    Regards.
     
    SujataMoktan, Jan 27, 2019
    #3
  4. Cannot delete unwanted account

    Delete an unwanted email account

    Is the email you want to delete a Windows Live account? Otherwise, follow the steps that Johan outlined, then use the dpad to select the account and press the Delete button with the stylus.
     
    Linley Meslier, Jan 27, 2019
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