Delete a profile
To delete a profile do the following
- Go to control panel (This link will open in a different window)
- Double-click on User Accounts
- Click on Change an account
- Click on the account you want to delete
- Click on Delete the account
- You have the option of keeping the personal data from the account. Decide if you want to keep the files or delete them.
- 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.
- Reboot the computer
- Right-click on Start
- Click Explore
- Click on the plus (+) next to Documents and Settings
- Highlight the profile that you want to delete
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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.