Windows 10: remove user from computer

Discus and support remove user from computer in User Accounts and Family Safety to solve the problem; How do I remove a user from my laptop?... Discussion in 'User Accounts and Family Safety' started by Mike Fordyce, Apr 1, 2020.

  1. MIKE FORDYCE
    Mike Fordyce Win User

    remove user from computer


    How do I remove a user from my laptop?

    :)
     
    Mike Fordyce, Apr 1, 2020
    #1
  2. ROBERTOBOLLINGER
    RobertOBollinger Win User

    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
    remove user from computer 1579d3b5-d6d3-4481-ad8c-0dae5f689a1a.jpg

    "Administrators" appears on the list in the list of advanced security.
     
    RobertOBollinger, Apr 1, 2020
    #2
  3. VESAO
    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, Apr 1, 2020
    #3
  4. DEVING
    deving Win User

    remove user from computer

    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, Apr 1, 2020
    #4
Thema:

remove user from computer

Loading...

  1. remove user from computer - Similar Threads - remove user computer

  2. I can't remove a user from my computer.

    in Windows 10 Gaming
    I can't remove a user from my computer.: The instructions say there will be a remove button under family and other users but it only has change account or block https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/i-cant-remove-a-user-from-my-computer/27c2c960-be4e-4ffe-96ed-38f73b58e5bf

  3. I can't remove a user from my computer.

    in Windows 10 Software and Apps
    I can't remove a user from my computer.: The instructions say there will be a remove button under family and other users but it only has change account or block https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/i-cant-remove-a-user-from-my-computer/27c2c960-be4e-4ffe-96ed-38f73b58e5bf

  4. I can't remove a user from my computer.

    in Windows 10 Customization
    I can't remove a user from my computer.: The instructions say there will be a remove button under family and other users but it only has change account or block https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/i-cant-remove-a-user-from-my-computer/27c2c960-be4e-4ffe-96ed-38f73b58e5bf

  5. How to Remove an AzureAD User Profile from a Windows 11 computer?

    in Windows 10 Gaming
    How to Remove an AzureAD User Profile from a Windows 11 computer?: I want to start by saying. I've tried all the workarounds that previous posts have suggested concerning this topic. To save time here is the main ones that were suggested previously that do not work.I've tried using opening Powershell as Admin and using <Remove-LocalUser...

  6. How to Remove an AzureAD User Profile from a Windows 11 computer?

    in Windows 10 Software and Apps
    How to Remove an AzureAD User Profile from a Windows 11 computer?: I want to start by saying. I've tried all the workarounds that previous posts have suggested concerning this topic. To save time here is the main ones that were suggested previously that do not work.I've tried using opening Powershell as Admin and using <Remove-LocalUser...

  7. Removing an user from my computer, will delete their files if they are being shared with...

    in Windows 10 Network and Sharing
    Removing an user from my computer, will delete their files if they are being shared with...: on my computer i have two users, they are both mine but different emails. the second user account i did it because i wanted to use my real email. now the files photos videos etc from my first user profile are being shared to my second user profile. if i delete/remove the...

  8. Removing a user from an old computer

    in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security
    Removing a user from an old computer: "delete the Microsoft Account and make the other account as administrator." If I delete the Microsoft Account, my wife can't use her new computer without a Microsoft Account, right? How do I give her old windows computer to someone else while moving everything form her...

  9. Removing user from computer

    in User Accounts and Family Safety
    Removing user from computer: I'm trying to remove my daughter as a user on my laptop. I have followed the instructions given by Microsoft, but when I get to her account, there is no "remove" option-only a "block" option. How do I remove her from this computer (I am the administrator)...

  10. will upgrading to 64 bit OS remove previous users from the computer?

    in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade
    will upgrading to 64 bit OS remove previous users from the computer?: hey i am pretty sure that upgrading to 64 bit OS will remove all the data from local disk c but i was wondering if i upgraded from 32 bit to 64 bit , will that remove previous users from the computer?(my computer has more than one)....