Windows 10: Windows 10 tries to log into non-existent user during startup

I have had this isssue for a long time on my PC. Today I got it on my laptop too. In the neplwiz menu there is only my main account.

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Windows 10 Tries to log into non-existent user during startup

Hi all. I have a slight nuisance problem: I would like for the computer to start up, with no password or log in screen required. I completely understand going into netplwiz and unchecking the box "users must enter a password on startup." I have also looked
at every possible thread I could find to allow this to work.

The issue: On Windows start up, it tries to log into a user named "Aaron." It will then give an "incorrect password error." I then have to select "SEV" and type in the password to log in.

I would like to delete this user named "Aaron" but I can find no way to do so. The only thing I can think of is that "SEV" has "Aaron" as part of the Microsoft family. In the users menu, "Aaron" is disabled from logging in (enabling Aaron to log in doesnt
help - it just adds a third user to the sign-in list). The only user I would like there to be on the computer is "SEV," and I would like it to log in without prompting for a password.

Relevant screenshots attached.





Your help is appreciated!

 

Windows 10 Tries to log into non-existent user during startup

Hi Labo,

Well, in the light of the information given by you, first please run a Microsoft safety scanner in your SEV account.

The Microsoft Safety Scanner is a free downloadable security tool that provides on-demand scanning and helps remove viruses, spyware, and other malicious software. It works with your existing antivirus software. Please refer the below link to download
and run the Microsoft Safety Scanner.

http://www.microsoft.com/security/scanner/en-us/default.aspx

DISCLAIMER: The Microsoft Safety Scanner expires 10 days after being downloaded. To rerun a scan with the latest anti-malware definitions, download and run the Microsoft Safety Scanner again.

The Microsoft Safety Scanner is not a replacement for using an antivirus software program that provides ongoing protection.

After doing this, Please do a clean boot, as the issues could be due to some internal conflict.

Putting your system inClean Boot state helps in identifying if any third party applications or startup items are causing the issue. You need to follow the steps from the article mentioned below to perform
a Clean Boot.

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/929135

Disclaimer: After troubleshooting, refer to this section "How to reset the computer to start normally after clean boot troubleshooting".

Now, after you did this, please follow the below steps to activate to the inbuilt admin account

1. Go to a different computer and download Windows 10 into a DVD disk by following the below link:

http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10

2. Insert the Disk into your computer.

3. Press the manufacturer’s key for one time boot menu, normally it is F12.

4. There select CD/DVD/CD-RW drive.

5. Press any key to boot.

6. You will be redirected to an Options screen.

7. Select Troubleshoot>advanced options>start up settings.

8. In the new windows select Safe mode with Command prompt.

9. In the command window type the following command:

net user administrator /active:yes

10. Restart your computer and go to the admin account and back up all your data.

Now, in the in built please follow the below steps to remove the Aaron account.

1. Press windows key + R key.

2. In the run dialog box type netplwiz.

3. Select Delete the old account.

Disclaimer: Please ensure that when you log in to the inbuilt account , you go to the File explorer> This PC> C: drive?> Users> Aaron and back up if anything if you want before delete it and also back up anything important or the data that you want. Microsoft
will not be responsible for any data loss or damage. Proceed at your own risk.

Now, please follow the below steps to de-activate the inbuilt admin account.

a. Press windows key + X key.

b. Select Command prompt (admin).

c. Type the below command line:

Please let us know if the issue is resolved or you need any further assistance.

Thank you.

Have a good day!

 

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