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We suggest renaming this folder temporarily because many program settings are stored here that you might want to import later.

Next, you need to delete or rename the corresponding Username folder in C:\Users using Windows Explorer or File Explorer. You might save some time by checking the longer named keys first.Īs an example, if I wanted to delete the User Account Tim, here it is. You need to find the account you want to delete by double-clicking on the ProfileImagePath key and verifying that it's the right account. If the path does not exist, use one of the other methods. Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Profile\List. We strongly suggest only advanced users with both User Account and Registry experience use this method. Using the Registry Editor to delete User Accounts is rare. If the account is grayed out, odds are you're logged into that account.Ģ: Delete a User Profile With Registry Editor

Deleting the account may take a few minutes, so be patient. Highlight the account you wish to delete and click on the Delete button below. Click "Manage Another Account," then "Add a new user in PC Settings." Click on the bottom where you see "To create new User accounts, open User Accounts in Control Panel." Click the blue User Accounts text here. Note: This is also where you can create a new User Account. Press the Windows Key + R and type in sysdm.cpl and the Enter key to open the System Properties Window.Ĭlick on the Advanced tab. We will discuss how to create a new account in Step 1.ġ: Delete a User Profile in Advanced System Properties TIP: Hard to fix Windows Problems? Repair/Restore Missing Windows OS Files Damaged by Malware with a few clicksīefore we get started, it's important to note that you need to be logged in as Administrator and not the Administrator of the account you want to delete.