Windows 10: How can I revert back to my old user on my computer?

Background: While using command prompt, I was trying to get my account to have administrative rights and somehow created a new account onto my computer that resets everytime I restart my computer as if it's newBefore, whenever I used my computer, a user wouldn't show up in command prompt and it would show up as something like: "C:/users/paste" Now, everytime I restart my computer, my settings are completely wiped and my files are gone. I checked my drive and my files from my other account are still intact, but I can't find a way to recover the settings and files I once had on my computer. I tr

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User name keeps reverting back to old one after every log in

Hi,

We need to ask you the following questions to help you resolve your issue:

• What is the make and model of the device you are using?
• Have you recently made an update on your Windows version?
• Are you having troubles signing in to your computer or the name just reverts to the old one but still lets you sign in?
• What other troubleshooting steps have you done so far?

We will be waiting for you response.

 

Old user account with Microsoft account reappeared on the computer

Hi Graham,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



It is very unusual that the old profile has reappeared on the computer.



Ideally, the old profile will only reappear if System Restore has been performed on the computer. We would like to if you are aware of any changes made to the computer.



As you have mentioned that your Microsoft account is linked to your old profile, I would suggest you to convert the Microsoft account to a local account by following the steps mentioned below:

1. Login to the old account.
   
2. Press Windows Logo key + I, to open
   Settings.
   
3. Click on Accounts and select
   Your info from the left pane.
   
4. Click on Sign in with a local account instead.
   
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process.
   

After converting the account to a local account, if you wish to delete the account, refer the steps mentioned below:

1. Login to the newly created account.
   
2. Press Windows Logo key + R, to open
   Run dialog box.
   
3. Type control and click on
   OK.
   
4. Select Large icons from the drop down for
   View by.
   
5. Now, click on User Accounts.
   
6. Click on Manage another account and select the user account that you want to remove.
   
7. Click on Delete the account and select
   Keep Files (if you want to keep the files of the user account) else select Delete
   to remove the account.
   

After deleting the old user account, to convert the new user account to a Microsoft account, go to
Settings (Windows Logo key + I) >> Accounts >>
Your info >> click on Sign in with a Microsoft account and follow the on-screen instructions.



I hope the information provided by me is helpful for you.



Let us know if you need any further assistance, we will be glad to help you further.



Regards,

Nikhar Khare

Microsoft Community - Moderator

 

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.