Many laptop users know that in the Windows operating system it is possible to create multiple accounts at once. This can be very convenient if the device is used by several people at different times - this way you can protect your files and data, as well as, for example, restrict access to certain sites when a child sits at the computer.
But what if at some point an extra account needs to be deleted? How to do this on different versions of Windows and what tools will be needed for this? All this you will learn in this article.
Several ways to delete an account in Windows 7
This version, though not the latest, but nevertheless is one of the most popular among users. There are several ways to delete an account if you have Windows 7 installed.
The easiest of them is to use the built-in control panel.
Important! Please note that you can perform this action only with access to the administrator account.
You just need to go to the "Options", located in the Start, in the subsection "Accounts", and then in the "Family and other users". Now find an extra account in the list that opens and, holding it, select the "Delete" item in the menu that opens.
Another option would be to delete through My Computer. You need to go to the "Computer" - "Management" - "Local Users" - "Users". Find the record you want to delete and click on it.
Such actions can be carried out only if you entered the settings through the administrator. This is evidenced by a special icon that can be seen next to the item "Computer Management".
How to delete an account in Windows 8
The difference of this version is that you can save all the files that were stored in the same account. They will appear in a separate file on the desktop, sorted by folders.
The principle of removal is almost the same. You must first go to the Control Panel and select "User Accounts". Now find the "Delete user accounts" tab and select the extra account.
After that, a special warning will appear on the display that if you do not choose to save the files, they will all be lost and they will not be restored. To prevent this from happening, check "Save Files". Now it remains only to click on the "Delete Account" button.
Now pay attention to the new folder - everything that was stored in the old account is now here and it is up to you to decide how to deal with these files. Deletion can also be made only from an administrative account.
A similar principle of erasing the account is available on the latest version of Windows 10. Let's take a closer look at this process so that each user has the opportunity to get rid of an unnecessary profile on a laptop.
We delete an account in Windows 10
In this case, we need to use the command line.
To do this, launch it using the Start button and enter the special phrase net users + Enter. After that, it remains to enter the net user username / delete and press Enter. Now check if the unwanted account has been deleted from your computer.
Sometimes it may be necessary to remove not just a user account, but also a general Microsoft account. After that, access to all previously saved files will not work, so before you make this step, you need to save all the most important things on a USB flash drive or other media. In addition, disable all subscriptions and other information previously held in your account.
Now go to the section "Closing an account" and select the necessary one following the instructions on the screen. Then carefully read all the conditions and other information that will open in a separate window. Check the box next to the desired functions and agreements.
The system will ask you to select the reason for deletion and mark the account for closure. You can restore it within two months, but after this period all files will disappear forever.
Now you know how to erase a user account from a laptop, depending on the version of the operating system that is installed on it. This is not a difficult task that any computer owner can handle, even if he does not have special knowledge and skills in the field of technology. The most important point is to save data that may be needed in the future.. Therefore, do not forget to transfer everything you need to a flash drive before you permanently delete an account of a particular user from your computer and erase all available information about it.
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