Windows 10: Cannot find or remove second login user.

Discus and support Cannot find or remove second login user. in User Accounts and Family Safety to solve the problem; Setting up my new HP laptop to not having to login at startup with my password and have accidently setup another version of me. But somehow another... Discussion in 'User Accounts and Family Safety' started by tensone, Feb 17, 2021.

  1. tensone Win User

    Cannot find or remove second login user.


    Setting up my new HP laptop to not having to login at startup with my password and have accidently setup another version of me.

    But somehow another account has appeared at startup with part of my email address to which I do not know the password.
    I can click onto my windows account and loin with either password or pin.

    I cannot find this other setup in accounts or family etc.

    Any clues/tips where/how I can find/remove this other account I accidently started in Windows 10 Pro latest version.

    :)
     
    tensone, Feb 17, 2021
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  2. Fyreman Win User

    Want to DELETE second User Account at login

    Hello, I'm using a Windows 10 PC and I am the only user. My administrator username is "John Doe".
    Recently when I start the PC, I get 2 options for user login-"John Doe", where I click to enter my password and a second option to use a PIN, both have EXACT name "John Doe". The first option asks for a Password- it does not accept any PW I've associated with the account. When selecting the second option, the PIN box appears. I am then able to get to my desktop screen.

    I want to do two things: 1) Delete the account that asks for the PW 2) Automatically login and go to my desktop screen. When I go to Control Panel user settings to delete it, there is only ONE account that shows. I've tried at least 6 solutions suggested, none have worked. Probably need step-by-step instructions. Thanks in advance.
     
    Fyreman, Feb 17, 2021
    #2
  3. 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
    Cannot find or remove second login user. 1579d3b5-d6d3-4481-ad8c-0dae5f689a1a.jpg

    "Administrators" appears on the list in the list of advanced security.
     
    RobertOBollinger, Feb 17, 2021
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  4. Vesao Win User

    Cannot find or remove second login 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:
     
    Vesao, Feb 17, 2021
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