Windows 10: I accidentally removed my user

Discus and support I accidentally removed my user in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; 1 day i tought i downloaded a virus when i checked properties of my drives i saw a user that i didnt recognize. I proceeded to delete them and take... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by Max maxim, Dec 1, 2024.

  1. Max maxim Win User

    I accidentally removed my user


    1 day i tought i downloaded a virus when i checked properties of my drives i saw a user that i didnt recognize. I proceeded to delete them and take away the permissions they had. I didnt relise that those were my desktop permissions. Now I dont have access to my drive C:\ and E:\.I've already tried doing a recovery to a given point but it havent changed anything. Please help i dont want to format my drives. this was the name of the user i deleted. screenshots of properties of the drives:

    :)
     
    Max maxim, Dec 1, 2024
    #1

  2. 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
    I accidentally removed my user 1579d3b5-d6d3-4481-ad8c-0dae5f689a1a.jpg

    "Administrators" appears on the list in the list of advanced security.
     
    RobertOBollinger, Dec 1, 2024
    #2
  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, Dec 1, 2024
    #3
  4. deving Win User

    I accidentally removed my user

    User.000 issue after updating to 1909

    I'm one of the many people suffering from issues with user profiles after applying Update 1909 to Windows 10. I've read all the threads I can find on the topic here and have followed the suggestions, all to no avail. Any other thoughts are appreciated.

    After applying Update 1909, the ProfileImagePath was changed to c:\users\User.000
    One file that was always in use and couldn't be removed was left in c:\users\User (can't recall or find the exact file now), so I could never rename or remove the c:\user\User directory.

    I followed the multiple suggestions from Brink and others:
    • Rebooted at least 6 times
    • Enabled hidden Administrator
    • Booted into Safe Mode
    • Changed ProfileImagePath
    • Tried to rename c:\users\User but couldn't because a file was still in use
    • Copied all data from c:\users\User.000 into c:\users\User
    • Rebooted and had temporary profile
    • Followed steps in Brink tutorial to change ImageProfilePath; rebooted with no change
    • Restored using Restore Point from before Update 1909 - returned to single profile state (User.000)
    • Removed each update that was installed individually and rebooted after each update removal - profile state never changed
    • After all updates were removed, repeated the steps above with hidden Administrator, changing profile, etc. - same issue with file in use in c:\users\User
    • Followed all steps above with hidden Administrator but without copying files from User.000 to User - same results

    Any suggestions are greatly appreciated!
     
    deving, Dec 1, 2024
    #4
Thema:

I accidentally removed my user

Loading...
  1. I accidentally removed my user - Similar Threads - accidentally removed user

  2. I accidentally removed my user

    in Windows 10 Gaming
    I accidentally removed my user: 1 day i tought i downloaded a virus when i checked properties of my drives i saw a user that i didnt recognize. I proceeded to delete them and take away the permissions they had. I didnt relise that those were my desktop permissions. Now I dont have access to my drive C:\ and...
  3. I accidentally removed my user

    in Windows 10 Software and Apps
    I accidentally removed my user: 1 day i tought i downloaded a virus when i checked properties of my drives i saw a user that i didnt recognize. I proceeded to delete them and take away the permissions they had. I didnt relise that those were my desktop permissions. Now I dont have access to my drive C:\ and...
  4. I accidentally made my User file my Desktop.

    in Windows 10 Network and Sharing
    I accidentally made my User file my Desktop.: I was trying to move files from my C drive to me E drive and I messed this up. I have no restore points yo my knowledge, I have tried, and I already attempted a windows reset, but all it did was get rid of my downloads. A lot of problems I know. thanks in advance for helping...
  5. I accidentally made my User file my Desktop.

    in Windows 10 Gaming
    I accidentally made my User file my Desktop.: I was trying to move files from my C drive to me E drive and I messed this up. I have no restore points yo my knowledge, I have tried, and I already attempted a windows reset, but all it did was get rid of my downloads. A lot of problems I know. thanks in advance for helping...
  6. I accidentally made my User file my Desktop.

    in Windows 10 Software and Apps
    I accidentally made my User file my Desktop.: I was trying to move files from my C drive to me E drive and I messed this up. I have no restore points yo my knowledge, I have tried, and I already attempted a windows reset, but all it did was get rid of my downloads. A lot of problems I know. thanks in advance for helping...
  7. I accidentally deleted my user folder

    in User Accounts and Family Safety
    I accidentally deleted my user folder: im using win10 and i was trying to change my user folder name, and to move it in to my administrator account (no idea why i did that) , but it didnt finished the transfer of the files, and when i tried to connect to my user , it was all empty , now i only have the empty...
  8. I accidentally removed administrator priviliges for the only active user

    in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security
    I accidentally removed administrator priviliges for the only active user: I can't find a way to gain access to administrator priviliges. There is only one user now, and it cannot be used to change any user settings. I have tried gaining access to the hidden admin, but I can't without having an admin user....
  9. I accidentally removed the ''users'' folder, help me!

    in User Accounts and Family Safety
    I accidentally removed the ''users'' folder, help me!: So I was trying to cut the ''users'' folder and paste it in the D: drive but It accidentally messed up. Now my screensaver is gone, desktop shortcuts and a lot of things don't work anymore like, the bottom left button doesn't work. and a noumerous other things don't seem to...
  10. I Accidentally Removed Bluetooth Entirely on my Ultrabook!!!

    in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware
    I Accidentally Removed Bluetooth Entirely on my Ultrabook!!!: Now, I got a new wireless Bluetooth Mouse and Windows 10 is NOT finding the device....because I removed Bluetooth! Should I take this up with Samsung Technical Support(useless)....or can anybody here walk me back to restoring Bluetooth? TIA 32548