Windows 10: Extra User showing, cannot remove

Discus and support Extra User showing, cannot remove in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; [ATTACH] Basically, this extra account has the same email address as the main account on my computer, but it's distinct and it won't let me remove it.... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by VictoriousBard, Oct 2, 2018.

  1. Extra User showing, cannot remove


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    Basically, this extra account has the same email address as the main account on my computer, but it's distinct and it won't let me remove it. How can I delete this account?


    I've tried netplwiz, which did remove it from there, but it still shows here as an account I can't remove.

    :)
     
    VictoriousBard, Oct 2, 2018
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  2. Vesao Win User

    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:
      Code:
      net user test /del
     
    Vesao, Oct 2, 2018
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  3. Removing a "hidden" user and user files

    Thanks for your patience. I was able with "Net User" to remove the left over user. It no longer appears when I invoke Net User.

    Now for the user's folder which remains behind. After performing the series of steps that you suggested, I attempted to delete this folder. The result again was an error message about permission
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    "Administrators" appears on the list in the list of advanced security.
     
    RobertOBollinger, Oct 2, 2018
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  4. Kreij Win User

    Extra User showing, cannot remove

    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, Oct 2, 2018
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