Windows 10: Remove a user that I can't access.

Discus and support Remove a user that I can't access. in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; Tried to remove my password from my Microsoft User and managed to make a new "user" that I can't access. I used the netplwiz method to remove it,... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Elijah Adler, Dec 22, 2024.

  1. Remove a user that I can't access.


    Tried to remove my password from my Microsoft User and managed to make a new "user" that I can't access. I used the netplwiz method to remove it, couldn't do it either way, but I accidentally created a new user with the automatic sign-in window that I can't seem to remove. Does anyone have any idea on how to? Everytime I turn on my pc, it shows both of them, but I don't want both of them. I want the my Microsoft User that I've been using. The supposed "User" is not showing up anywhere for me to delete. Tried net user and with Powershell. Do I need to reinstall Windows?Thanks for any responses.

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    Elijah Adler, Dec 22, 2024
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  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
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    "Administrators" appears on the list in the list of advanced security.
     
    RobertOBollinger, Dec 22, 2024
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  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 22, 2024
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  4. DTG1 Win User

    Remove a user that I can't access.

    Cannot access shared network drive


    Personally, I wouldnt use Everyone. If anyone hacks into you, they have full access to everything and can demolish everything on your raid. I would rather set up accounts and access separately for each person. That way, I know who did all that damage. In the end with a little extra work, I feel more secure by using Authenticated Users.


    If this helps.
    step 1 create non-microsoft account and without email and address without admin rights
    step 2 share a drive or folder to specific user account (if Everyone is listed, remove it)
    step 3 set security > add Authenticated Users (if more than 1 account) or add specific users
    step 3a remove Everyone from list
    step 3b uncheck full control and write for all items listed except SYSTEM and Admin account.
    step 4 right click Start > Computer Management > System Tools > Shared Folders > Shares ... to verify settings and change anything else. You can also see the number of connections to each share here.
     
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