Windows 10: I accidentally created 2 users in WIN 10- How to delete one safely

Discus and support I accidentally created 2 users in WIN 10- How to delete one safely in User Accounts and Family Safety to solve the problem; By mistake I created "george" (Admin) and "georg" as 2 users on my PC windows 10. How do I get rid of "georg" properly since trying to delete "georg"... Discussion in 'User Accounts and Family Safety' started by georgeatoth, Oct 24, 2017.

  1. GEORGEATOTH
    georgeatoth Win User

    I accidentally created 2 users in WIN 10- How to delete one safely


    By mistake I created "george" (Admin) and "georg" as 2 users on my PC windows 10. How do I get rid of "georg" properly since trying to delete "georg" is causing issues with File history and other settings?

    :)
     
    georgeatoth, Oct 24, 2017
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  2. JOSHGREATHOUSE
    JoshGreathouse Win User

    Accidentally deleted win recover section on win 10. Who do I boot my system to reinstall?

    How do I recover win 10 from a accidentally deletion of the recover drive
     
    JoshGreathouse, Oct 24, 2017
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  3. TOUFIK KHAN
    Toufik Khan Win User
    The problem of 2 users in Windows 10

    I recently created 2 users for me & for my sister. But if I delete one file from my user account then it deletes from 2nd user. How can I avoid these.? how can I create two different users? Please suggest me any solution to do on Windows 10....
     
    Toufik Khan, Oct 24, 2017
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  4. Brink
    Brink New Member

    I accidentally created 2 users in WIN 10- How to delete one safely

    Brink, Oct 24, 2017
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  5. MRGEEK
    mrgeek Win User
    Make sure you pay attention before clicking the 'Delete account and data' button that any files that you want to KEEP under 'georg' are either backed up externally or transferred to the corresponding 'george' folders, like Pictures or Music. Or, preferably, Both !
     
    mrgeek, Oct 25, 2017
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  6. GEORGEATOTH
    georgeatoth Win User
    Thank you. I will be sure to this next time
     
    georgeatoth, Oct 25, 2017
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  7. Brink
    Brink New Member
    You're most welcome. I'm glad we could help. *Smile
     
    Brink, Apr 5, 2018
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