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  1. How to delete a local account in Windows 10, when this appears only at start-up and then...


    My daughter has a small laptop, which was initially purchased with Windows 7 installed in it and then it was updated in Windows 10 Pro 64-bit. She is using it at her work as a useful tool she is a special educator for children with mental disabilities.When the laptop was working with Windows 7, a local account had been created, in parallel with the Microsoft account. My daughter used to work with this local account, instead of using the original official Microsoft account. That local account carried the same user name as the Microsoft one Then the laptop was updated, by install

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    PanagiotisMelas, May 17, 2021
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  2. Ahhzz Win User

    Windows 10 Tweaks

    As you may already know, Windows 10 (as well as Windows 8) allow you to log in with a valid Microsoft account, instead of creating a local account that only works on your machine. However, you may prefer to keep a local account for privacy reasons. If you do, though, some Windows 10 features—like Cortana—may not work. Despite the default behavior, the Windows 10 Store is not one of them. You can still log in to your Microsoft account for just the Store without switching to a full Microsoft account. The process, however, is not terribly obvious. To do so, follow these steps:

    • Launch the Store from your Start menu.
    • Click the user icon next to the search box.
    • Click “Sign-in” from the menu that appears.
    • Choose “Microsoft account” and log in like normal.
    • When the “Make it yours” box appears do not enter your password. Instead, click “Sign in to just this app instead.”
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    Ahhzz, May 17, 2021
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  3. Zakin Win User
    Strange Windows 10 User Account issue.

    Unfortunately I had done those steps numerous reboots, it just, reappears for no good reason. The base account isn't even a Microsoft account, it's a local account.

    I haven't quite tried the built in administrator account on W10, but so far in my experience on my own computer, the built in account seemed to have absolutely no more control than I did on my own.

    It's just strange, I go in, it warns me twice about deleting the account, then it's gone. Reboot, and it's back?

    EDIT: Just to specify, both command line and Netplwiz both say only HIS account exists on the computer, it doesn't list this rogue account. This is what I meant in my first post about the fact that even Windows doesn't seem to believe it exists, HALF the time. *Frown How to delete a local account in Windows 10, when this appears only at start-up and then... :(
     
    Zakin, May 17, 2021
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  4. How to delete a local account in Windows 10, when this appears only at start-up and then...

    New Local Account Not Working In Windows 10

    Hi Scott,

    This issue could have happened due to corrupted profile on your Windows 10. We suggest that you delete the non-working profile on your PC and try to register it again.

    To delete your non-working account, we suggest that you follow these steps:

    • Click on the *Start menu**. It's the Windows logo in the bottom left of your screen.

    • Click on Settings.

    • Click on Accounts.

    • Click on Family & other users.

    • Click on the account you wish to remove.

    • Click on the remove button.

    • Click on the Delete account and data button.

    We also suggest that you follow the steps on this
    link
    to create a local user or administrator account in Windows 10.

    Let us know if you need further assistance.
     
    Anthony Gal, May 17, 2021
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