Windows 10: Delete User

Discus and support Delete User in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; I have a local account as my admin account. I am trying to remove a user account, and when I go to delete the file location it tells me, I need to be... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by PaulinAZ0813, Jul 19, 2021.

  1. Delete User


    I have a local account as my admin account. I am trying to remove a user account, and when I go to delete the file location it tells me, I need to be the admin, but I am the admin, and it wont let me delete the files.....I have taken over as the owner of the folders and subfolder...but same thing. I just want to delete this user, and folders so I can setup a new user cleanly.Suggestions?

    :)
     
    PaulinAZ0813, Jul 19, 2021
    #1
  2. Kreij Win User

    Current active users that are friends

    The other reason I suggested this is that users can add characters to their username that are not alphanumeric (e.g. user*). This confuses things somewhat when looking at the list.
     
    Kreij, Jul 19, 2021
    #2
  3. v444 Win User
    script to delete users profile

    A1- i guess local. (please check the attachment,i'm following those steps to do it, if it helps you to figure out if it's on PC or local)
    A2- no i don't need logs.

    Full user delete.docx
     
  4. Delete User

    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, Jul 19, 2021
    #4
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