Windows 10: Deleting an old user's folder in C:\Users

Discus and support Deleting an old user's folder in C:\Users in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; Hello,I would like to delete an old user's folder in C:\Users but there is the folder AppData and the file NTUSER.DAT which prevent me from doing so.... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Tommodev, Jan 3, 2023.

  1. Tommodev Win User

    Deleting an old user's folder in C:\Users


    Hello,I would like to delete an old user's folder in C:\Users but there is the folder AppData and the file NTUSER.DAT which prevent me from doing so. Is there a solution to this problem I've also tried taking ownership of the folder, but it doesn't fix my issue?Regards,Tommaso

    :)
     
    Tommodev, Jan 3, 2023
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  2. topgundcp Win User

    Deleting a user account leaves traces of that user behind in C:\users


    1. Enable the built in Administrator account (Win+R->lusrmgr.msc)

      Deleting an old user's folder in C:\Users [​IMG]
    2. Reboot and log in as Administrator
    3. Delete the folder under C:\users
     
    topgundcp, Jan 3, 2023
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  3. LemP Win User
    User's folder is not present in c:\\Users

    Putting aside your somewhat random use of forward, backward, and double slashes, please explain the difference between:

    • In Windows 7 Window Explorer, one cannot view the UserName folder
      in c:\\Users
    and

    • UserName folder, normally viewable from c://Users, can be still be viewed and fully accessed from UserName's Desktop
      via Window's Explorer
    Click Start, type C:\Users into the Search box, and press Enter

    Please list everything you see. If you would rather not reveal actual user names, use UserA, UserB, UserC, etc. Please mention whether view hidden files and folders is enabled or not.

    Is the name of one (or more) users missing from the list of items?

    Navigate to any document in the "UserName folder" that you can't see in C:\Users, then right-click and select Properties.

    What is shown as the document's "Location"? Again, if you want to use UserA rather than the actual name, that's OK.
     
    LemP, Jan 3, 2023
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  4. gs99 Win User

    Deleting an old user's folder in C:\Users

    User folders in root C: drive

    In my new Windows 10, these folders were generated:

    • Intel
    • PerfLogs
    • Program Files
    • Program Files (x86)
    • Users
    • Windows
    Is there a policy of users generating new folders in this root C: drive?

    On my old W7 PC I had several folders in C:, providing a shorter path for applications.

    E.g. Is there an advantage when new Windows software is installed?
     
    gs99, Jan 3, 2023
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