Windows 10: How to delete an old account on a used computor

Discus and support How to delete an old account on a used computor in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; Hi, wondering if its possible to remove an old administrator account from a used computer?Before everyone says re-format it, let me explain. The... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Nick Green4, Mar 26, 2023.

  1. How to delete an old account on a used computor


    Hi, wondering if its possible to remove an old administrator account from a used computer?Before everyone says re-format it, let me explain. The computer is the main computer, for a business I purchased. It has thousands of dollars of software on it, running the POS system, along with years of historical data that I need to be able to refer to. We also trade 7 days a week so I can't afford any down time on the computer.I have set my own account up, and assumed once that was done I could delete the old account but I can not find a delete button anywhere. Of course I can't sign into the old admi

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    Nick Green4, Mar 26, 2023
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  2. Deleting an old workplace account

    Hello - I'm trying to remove an old workplace account from my personal computer, but going round in circles.

    In the list of accounts it's in the "Accounts used by other apps" section.

    Any suggestions would be very welcome.
     
    BrianParkinson1, Mar 26, 2023
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  3. 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:
     
    Vesao, Mar 26, 2023
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  4. Paolo Mag Win User

    How to delete an old account on a used computor

    how do i delete an old corrupt Administrative account?

    Hi Francisca,

    If there's an account on your PC that you're not using anymore, we suggest that you remove it. Deleting unused user account will save a lot of space and will make your PC perform faster. For us to assist you, we suggest that you follow the steps listed below
    on how to remove an account in Windows 10:

    • Press the Start button.
    • Click on the Settings app.
    • Select Accounts, and then navigate to Family and other users.
    • Click on the account that you want to remove, and click Remove.
    • You’ll be prompted to confirm, and if you really want to continue, click
      Delete user account and data
      .

    Let us know how it goes and if you need further assistance, feel free to post back.
     
    Paolo Mag, Mar 26, 2023
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