How to Delete a User Profile in Windows 10

This article provides a step-by-step guide to deleting a user profile in Windows 10. It's a simple process that takes just a few minutes to complete.

In Windows 10, user accounts are a great way to keep your files, settings, and preferences separate from other users on the same computer. But if you no longer need a user profile, or if you have multiple user accounts that you don’t use anymore, you can delete them. In this article, we’ll show you how to delete a user profile in Windows 10.

Step 1: Open User Accounts in Control Panel

The first step is to open the User Accounts page in Control Panel. To do this, open the Start menu, type “control panel” in the search box, and then click the “Control Panel” icon. In the Control Panel, click on the “User Accounts” link.

Step 2: Choose the User Account You Want to Delete

Next, select the user account you want to delete. The user accounts are listed in the “User Accounts” window. Select the account you want to delete and then click the “Delete” button.

Step 3: Confirm the Deletion

When you click the “Delete” button, you will be asked to confirm the deletion. Click the “Yes” button to confirm the deletion.

Step 4: Delete the User Profile

When you confirm the deletion, Windows will delete the user profile. The profile will be removed from the computer, and the user account will no longer be available.

Step 5: Re-Create the User Profile (Optional)

If you want to re-create the user profile, you can do so by clicking the “Create a new account” link in the User Accounts window. This will allow you to create a new user profile with the same name and settings as the one you just deleted.

Conclusion

Deleting a user profile in Windows 10 is a quick and easy process. All you need to do is open the User Accounts page in Control Panel, select the user account you want to delete, and then confirm the deletion. Once the profile is deleted, it can be re-created if needed.