Windows 10: Lock account name under Windows 10?

Discus and support Lock account name under Windows 10? in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; In my event log, a 2nd account keeps popping up, with a $ behind it (so to speak DESKTOP-HWEGRZD$). I can't find any exact information about it on... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by Maldweister74, Jun 22, 2020.

  1. Lock account name under Windows 10?


    In my event log, a 2nd account keeps popping up, with a $ behind it (so to speak DESKTOP-HWEGRZD$). I can't find any exact information about it on google, so I wanted to block the account for test purposes. The account name does not appear in the registry either.

    Is that possible?

    :)
     
    Maldweister74, Jun 22, 2020
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  2. Ahhzz Win User

    Windows 10 Tweaks

    Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

    Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

    • Open a new Explorer window.
    • Click View in the ribbon.
    • Click Options.
    • Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
    • Click OK


    credit to Lifehacker.
     
    Ahhzz, Jun 22, 2020
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  3. Zakin Win User
    Strange Windows 10 User Account issue.

    Unfortunately I had done those steps numerous reboots, it just, reappears for no good reason. The base account isn't even a Microsoft account, it's a local account.

    I haven't quite tried the built in administrator account on W10, but so far in my experience on my own computer, the built in account seemed to have absolutely no more control than I did on my own.

    It's just strange, I go in, it warns me twice about deleting the account, then it's gone. Reboot, and it's back?

    EDIT: Just to specify, both command line and Netplwiz both say only HIS account exists on the computer, it doesn't list this rogue account. This is what I meant in my first post about the fact that even Windows doesn't seem to believe it exists, HALF the time. *Frown Lock account name under Windows 10? :(
     
    Zakin, Jun 22, 2020
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  4. Vesao Win User

    Lock account name under Windows 10?

    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, Jun 22, 2020
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