Windows 10: Under 'Users', I have one called 'new user'; what is it?

Under 'Users', I have one called 'new user', which is different from my regular local account, but seems to have the same folders in it. Is this something I made accidentally and can erase, since my regular local account is right there?

:)

 

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.

 

New Account/User Issues

Hi,

When you create a new user account, Windows uses the Default user profile as a template to construct the files for the newly created user account. You might be experiencing issues creating new accounts due to a corrupt Default profile. To
resolve the issue, we suggest reinstating the Default folder in the
Users directory by following these steps:

• Log in as an administrator.
• Open the C:\Users folder using Windows Explorer.
• Rename the Default user profile folder to Default.OLD.
• Download a zip of C:\Users\Default from a Windows 10 installation that doesn't have this problem.
  
• Unzip the non-corrupt Default profile into C:\Users.
• Try logging in to the new user account and check if the problem is resolved.

Let us know how it turns out.

 

Adding a new user

Hi Alex,

Welcome to Microsoft Community and thank you for your interest in Windows 10.

I will definitely assist you.

Let’s try simple steps and check if it helps. Follow the below steps.

• 
  Type settings on the Windows search bar and select
  Settings.
  
• 
  Click on Accounts, and click on
  Family & other users on the left pane.
  
• 
  Now you can add new user account.
  

Also visit the below link on how to create new user account. (Steps applies to Windows 10).

Create a user account in Windows

Hope this helps. If you need further assistance with Windows, let us know and will be glad to help.