Having unused user accounts on your computer can slow down or occupy significant storage space. To address this issue, you can use the method of deleting Windows 11 user accounts with just a few simple and quick steps in case you accidentally create too many user accounts in Windows 11.
Guide to Deleting User Accounts on Windows 11
I. How to delete a Windows 11 user account using Command Prompt.
II. How to delete a Windows 11 user account using Settings.
III. How to delete a Windows 11 user account using Control Panel.
I. How to delete a Windows 11 user account using Command Prompt
- 1. Quick Guide
- - Type CMD in the search box => Run Command Prompt as administrator.
- Enter the command 'net user Guest Account /DELETE' to delete the user => Press Enter.
2. Detailed Instructions
Step 1: Click Start on the Taskbar, type CMD in the search box => Run Command Prompt with Admin privileges by selecting Run as administrator.
Step 2: A command window will appear, input the command below (or copy and paste). Where 'Guest Account' is the account name. For example: net user Mytour /DELETE
net user Guest Account /DELETE
- Then press Enter => Successful deletion message appears.
II. How to delete a Win 11 user account using Settings
- 1. Quick Guide
- - Press Windows + I keys => Select Accounts => Choose Other users => Select the user you want to delete and press Remove.
- Choose Delete account and data.
2. Detailed Instructions
Step 1: Press Windows + I keys to open Settings => Select Accounts
=> Choose Other users.
Step 2: Then select the user you want to delete => Press Remove.
Step 3: A new window will appear, select Delete account and data.
- The user has been successfully deleted.
III. How to delete a Windows 11 user account through Control Panel
- 1. Quick Guide
- - Open Control Panel => Select User Accounts => Continue selecting User Accounts.
- In the User Accounts window => Choose Manage another account => Select the user to delete
- In the new window, choose Delete The Account => Choose Delete Files.
Step 2: A window will appear, select User Accounts.
Step 3: Continue selecting User Accounts once more.
=> Then select User Accounts again.
Step 4: In the Change an Account window, choose Manage another account.
Step 4: Select the User you want to delete.
=> Choose Delete The Account (Delete account).
Step 5: Choose Delete Files (Delete all)
=> Confirm deleting the user
- The user has been successfully deleted.
With just a few simple steps, you have successfully deleted a user on Windows 11. This helps your computer become more tidy and organized. Additionally, you can explore how to change user account pictures on Windows 11 for easier identification of accounts.