Windows 10: Deleting existing user account and creating a new one

Discus and support Deleting existing user account and creating a new one in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; Hello, I currently have an issue in my main account with the paths, I accidentally gave the username with spaces, and now even in path it shows up as... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Abdul Salam4, Jul 3, 2025 at 4:57 PM.

  1. Deleting existing user account and creating a new one


    Hello, I currently have an issue in my main account with the paths, I accidentally gave the username with spaces, and now even in path it shows up as c:/user/firstname lastnamethis is a bit irritating while coding.Is it okay if i create a new account, and transfer all data to it and delete the old one? will it cause any issue?And how can i transfer data from new one to old one?

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    Abdul Salam4, Jul 3, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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  2. Am unable to create a new user. Accounts -> Add someone else to this PC options is not working to create a new account.

    Hi Pawan,

    Do not worry we will help you with this issue.

    Try few of the troubleshooting steps below and check if it helps.

    I suggest you to sign out from the current user account, restart the computer, sign-in and check with the status of this issue. As this might be a temporary issue.

    Follow the below steps to create a new user account:

    • Press Windows + X keys from the keyboard, click on
      Control Panel.
    • Select User Accounts, click on Manage another account.
    • Select Add a new user in PC settings, click on
      Add someone else to this PC
      and follow onscreen instructions.
    Refer to: Create a local user account
    in Windows 10


    Hope it helps. Reply to the post with an updated status of creating a new user account for further assistance.

    Thank you.
     
    Deepika Gowda, Jul 3, 2025 at 4:59 PM
    #2
  3. How to create new user account that mirrors an existing user account

    I want to create a new user account that mirrors an existing user account in Windows 10 Pro. The new user account would have same access as the mirrored account.
     
    DanielKettler, Jul 3, 2025 at 4:59 PM
    #3
  4. Deleting existing user account and creating a new one

    Unable to create new User account

    Hi Richard,

    Thank you for your interest in Windows 10.


    • Are you logged in with a Microsoft account or Local account?

    • Are you trying to create new user account using Administrator account?
    I suggest you to run SFC scan.

    System File Checker is a utility in Windows that allows users to scan for corruptions in Windows system files and restore corrupted files

    Run the System File Checker (SFC) scan to fix any corrupted files. Follow these steps:

    https://support.microsoft.com/kb/929833?wa=wsignin1.0

    Please get back to us with the information required, we’ll be glad to assist you.
     
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