Windows 10: I cannot delete c:\users\my primary user.

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  1. I cannot delete c:\users\my primary user.


    I am giving my laptop to a friend and want to make sure all remnants of me are deletedc:\users\myprimary folder. I deleted all subfolders files that I saw in File Explorer but folder properties still shows lots of hard drive space taken up in the user folder. I deleted my account in Windows profile. How can I free up the hard drive space?

    :)
     
    Valience Group, Feb 17, 2023
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  2. topgundcp Win User

    Deleting a user account leaves traces of that user behind in C:\users


    1. Enable the built in Administrator account (Win+R->lusrmgr.msc)

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    2. Reboot and log in as Administrator
    3. Delete the folder under C:\users
     
    topgundcp, Feb 17, 2023
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  3. Kreij Win User
    Current active users that are friends

    The other reason I suggested this is that users can add characters to their username that are not alphanumeric (e.g. user*). This confuses things somewhat when looking at the list.
     
    Kreij, Feb 17, 2023
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  4. I cannot delete c:\users\my primary user.

    Delete or rename main user in c drive

    Hi Alori,

    A user profile is a collection of settings that make the computer look and work the way you want it to for a user account. It is stored in the user's C:\Users\<user name> profile folder, and contains the account's settings for desktop backgrounds, screen
    savers, pointer preferences, sound settings, and other features. User profiles ensure that your personal preferences are used whenever you sign in to Windows. However, if you want to delete the user profile, we recommend to follow the steps below:

    • You must be signed in as an administrator to be able to delete a user profile. You'll need to make sure that the user account you want to delete the profile of is signed out before continuing.
    • Press the Win+R keys to open Run, type SystemPropertiesAdvanced.exe, and click/tap on OK to open Advanced System Properties.
    • Click/tap on the Settings button under User Profiles.
    • Select the profile of the user account, and click/tap on Delete.
    • Click/tap on Yes to confirm.
    • The profile of the user account (ex: "Example") will now be deleted. A new profile for the user's account will automatically be created the next time that user signs in.
    • You can now close the User Profiles and System Properties windows if you like.

    Feel free to update us with the results.
     
    Michelle Vil, Feb 17, 2023
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