Windows 10: Deleted User

Discus and support Deleted User in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; I deleted a user with a Microsoft account but the user still shows on login. I have tried:1. regedit to delete the profile and it does not show on... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by Howard Roberts1, Jul 6, 2022.

  1. Deleted User


    I deleted a user with a Microsoft account but the user still shows on login. I have tried:1. regedit to delete the profile and it does not show on list2. netplwiz and user does not show on the list3. from command prompt, tried netuser delete and did not find the user.Can someone please tell me what I am missing?*** Email address is removed for privacy ***

    :)
     
    Howard Roberts1, Jul 6, 2022
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  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 6, 2022
    #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
     
    v444, Jul 6, 2022
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  4. Deleted 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 6, 2022
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