Windows 10: How to remove shortcuts and files for a user

My brother is usinh my computer, but all my shortcuts in desktop appear to him, and when i move them to the trashcan, they disappear from my desktop too. How can i remove the shortcuts (and maybe the programs itself) for only one user?

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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


"Administrators" appears on the list in the list of advanced security.

 

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:

 

shortcuts for all users

Hi,

Thank you for updating us on the issue.

To understand the issue better, I would like to know are you trying to create shortcut for all user?

If you are trying to create shortcut for all user try the below steps and check.

• 
  Click on start menu and select
  file explorer.
  
• 
  Click on OS(C and click on user folder.
  
• 
  Click on view on top of the right pane and check on
  Hidden item box.
  
• 
  Now you can copy and paste the shortcut that you want on the folder.
  

Hope it this helps. If you need further assistance with Windows, let us know and will be glad to help.