Windows 10: Duplicate user accounts

I accidently created a duplicate user for myself on my HP laptop. Can I move files or consolidate the info into my main user name? I don't want files in two places.

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Duplicate User Account

Hi,

Thank you for the update.

I suggest you to follow the steps to delete the account.

• 
  Press Windows + R keys from the Keyboard.
  
• 
  Type netplwiz and click on Ok.
  
• 
  If prompted by UAC, click on
  Yes.
  
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  Check the Users must enter a user name and password to use this computer box.
  
• 
  Click on a user you want to delete, and click on
  Remove.
  
• 
  Click/tap on Yes to confirm.
  

Please let us know to in future if you need further help.

Thank you.

 

Duplicate User Account

Hi,

Thank you for providing the screenshot.

It looks like the in build administrator is active on the computer

I suggest you to follow the below steps and check if that helps.

• Right-click on the Start button and choose to open a command prompt that way.
• Type the following command:
• Net user administrator /active:no
• Access netplwiz and check if the issue persists.

Please let us know the results. We will be happy to help.

Thank you.

 

Remove account

I suggest you backup your personalized files first before removing the account.
To delete an account, follow these steps:

1. Press WIN + X keys and click Command Prompt (Admin) from the menu.
2. Type the following command and press Enter. Replace test with the name of your sister's account. Code: