Windows 10: Delete existing profile and create a new one

Discus and support Delete existing profile and create a new one in Windows Hello & Lockscreen to solve the problem; i purchased a computer from Frys. It was a return and the original purchaser has his profile on the computer. How do i delete his profile and create... Discussion in 'Windows Hello & Lockscreen' started by LouisPecot, Nov 22, 2018.

  1. LOUISPECOT
    LouisPecot Win User

    Delete existing profile and create a new one


    i purchased a computer from Frys. It was a return and the original purchaser has his profile on the computer. How do i delete his profile and create my own?

    :)
     
    LouisPecot, Nov 22, 2018
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  2. DEEPIKA GOWDA
    Deepika Gowda Win User

    I can't create a New User Profile that is Not Corrupt! Please Help!

    Hi,

    I realize the inconvenience you are facing in creating the new user profile on your device. Do not worry we will help you with this issue.

    As a work around, I suggest you to enable the built-in administrator account, log-in with the admin account to create a new user profile and check if you are able to check. This will let us know if the issue persists with user account or the operating system.

    Step 1: Follow the steps to enable Built-in admin account.

    Enable Built-in administrator.

    • Press Windows + X key together on your desktop screen.
    • Click on Command Prompt (admin) to open
      Command Prompt      .
    • Type the following command and hit Enter:
    • net user administrator /active: yes (Check for the spaces)
    4. Now log off from the current user and try to login to the administrator account that is enabled.　　

    Note: Please follow the same steps and type net user administrator /active: no to disable admin account after the troubleshooting is done.　

    Step 2: Refer to the articles to create a test user account/ Microsoft account respectively.

    For Local account: Create a local user account in Windows 10

    For Microsoft account: Help with Microsoft account


    Hope it helps. Get back to us with an updated status of creating new user profile for further assistance.

    Thank you.
     
    Deepika Gowda, Nov 22, 2018
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  3. DEADLYSPIDER
    deadlyspider Win User
    Still not working


    Hi Brink,

    I am a Systems Engineer (entry-Level) and I am having this issue. I have followed all the steps that were listed, even created a new user account. This is for a customer. When I followed the steps, before creating a new user, i kept changing the path to point to the correct place. The second time, and following, I ended up getting the 2 SID's, one with the .bak. Followed the steps to delete the regular one and rename the .bak. restarted and still signs in as a temp profile. So I ended up cfreating a new user and still get the same Temp profile issue. Could you suggest something? Thanks.
     
    deadlyspider, Nov 22, 2018
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  4. DEVI RANA
    Devi Rana Win User

    Delete existing profile and create a new one

    Windows 10 1809 - again deleted and created new profile

    Hi,

    With Windows 10 1809 , all my data was lost when it first install. Today, it created a memory dump and again deleted my profile. Can you please provide me steps to backup my profile or any other option,

    Thanks,

    Devi.
     
    Devi Rana, Nov 22, 2018
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