Windows 10: User account problems, please help

Discus and support User account problems, please help in Windows 10 Support to solve the problem; OK, So I have built my new computer, which I did on Monday. I set it all up with Windows 10 (Home user) and have installed Steam and I was playing... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Support' started by Dave5464, Apr 10, 2020.

  1. Dave5464 Win User

    User account problems, please help


    OK, So I have built my new computer, which I did on Monday. I set it all up with Windows 10 (Home user) and have installed Steam and I was playing games. I had ironed out a few problems over the last few days and it was running like a dream! This morning, I made the (bad) decision to add a new user account for my wife, so that she could play games too.
    I created this new account, that went fine.
    Then I wanted to copy and paste some of my games shortcuts onto her desktop. They are shortcuts on MY account.
    Now, when I switch user accounts, I cannot get into my own user account. I am assigned a temporary account that has no administrative powers at all.
    I even tried to delete her account, from her account! Which (incredibly) the computer claimed it had done. But when I tried to switch users the problems was unchanged and her account was still there. I tried a restart but I was still in the same place.
    It is driving me mad. I am REALLY keen to NOT have to uninstall and reinstall Windows. It seriously feels like using a sledgehammer to crack a nut. Has anyone got any suggestions?

    :)
     
    Dave5464, Apr 10, 2020
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  2. Problem with user accounts.

    Hi Shubham,

    Thank you for posting on Microsoft Community. I understand the inconvenience you are facing. I will certainly help you with this.

    I suggest you to try the below steps and check if it helps.

    Step 1: Initially, I suggest you to run the Microsoft account troubleshooter.

    Microsoft Account Troubleshooter

    http://download.microsoft.com/downl...B-A23B-5C3A6B5974E3/microsoftaccounts.diagcab

    Step 2:

    Now try to switch from Microsoft account to Local account and check.

    Refer to these steps to convert Microsoft account into Local User account:


    • Click on Windows button, then click on
      Settings.

    • Click on Accounts then click on
      Your account
      .

    • Click on Sign in with a local account instead.

    • Following the Online instructions.
    Kindly let us know if you need any further assistance with Windows. We are glad to assist you.

    Thank you.
     
    ThofikhAhamad, Apr 10, 2020
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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, Apr 10, 2020
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  4. User account problems, please help

    removing user account

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community.

    I would suggest you to follow the below steps and check if it helps.

    • Press Windows + X keys, select Control Panel.
    • Select User accounts.
    • Select Manage other accounts.
    • Double click on the account you want to delete and select
      Delete the account.
    • Follow the instructions and check if it helps.
    Keep us posted to help you better.
     
    Sachin Venkatesh, Apr 10, 2020
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