Computer and Software Support


Delete a profile

To delete a profile do the following

  1. Go to control panel (This link will open in a different window)
  2. Double-click on User Accounts
  3. Click on Change an account
  4. Click on the account you want to delete
  5. Click on Delete the account
  6. You have the option of keeping the personal data from the account. Decide if you want to keep the files or delete them.
  7. Click on Delete Account

You will no longer be able to access the account but the account will still be listed on the drive. To delete it from drive C as well, do the following.

  1. Reboot the computer
  2. Right-click on Start
  3. Click Explore
  4. Click on the plus (+) next to Documents and Settings
  5. Highlight the profile that you want to delete
  6. Press the Delete key on the keyboard
  • Say Yes to any prompts.

    • If you need to delete a users folder under Documents and Settings click here.  

    If you need to create a new user account in Windows XP click here.