{"id":1114,"date":"2022-08-01T06:08:27","date_gmt":"2022-08-01T06:08:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/droidweekly.com\/how-do-i-remove-a-local-account-from-windows-10-answer-2022\/"},"modified":"2022-07-29T14:54:04","modified_gmt":"2022-07-29T14:54:04","slug":"how-do-i-remove-a-local-account-from-windows-10-answer-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/droidweekly.com\/how-do-i-remove-a-local-account-from-windows-10-answer-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"How do I remove a local account from Windows 10? &#8211; [Answer] 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"entry-content clear\" itemprop=\"text\">\n<p>Answer<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Open the Run dialog box by pressing Windows+R on your keyboard.<\/li>\n<li>Type net user and press Enter.<\/li>\n<li>Locate the account you want to delete in the list and press Delete on your keyboard.<\/li>\n<li>Confirm that you want to delete the account by clicking Yes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>How To Delete A Local User Account In Windows 10<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"ast-oembed-container\" style=\"height: 100%;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HVRnQcpAkIU?feature=oembed\" title=\"How To Delete A Local User Account In Windows 10\" width=\"1200\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<h2>How To Delete A User Account In Windows 10<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"ast-oembed-container\" style=\"height: 100%;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"675\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rlVOYvFUN1E?feature=oembed\" title=\"How To Delete A User Account In Windows 10\" width=\"1200\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\">\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1647322403939\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How do I remove a local account from my computer?<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">To remove a local account from your computer, open the Control Panel and go to User Accounts. In the User Accounts window, select the account you want to remove and click Delete.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1647322406640\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How do I delete a local account administrator in Windows 10?<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">To delete a local account administrator in Windows 10, open the Control Panel and go to User Accounts. In the User Accounts window, click on Manage another account. In the Manage another account window, select the account you want to delete and click Delete the account.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1647322406495\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can you remove a local account?<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, you can remove a local account. To do so, open the Control Panel and select \u201cUser Accounts.\u201d In the \u201cUser Accounts\u201d window, select the account you want to delete and click \u201cDelete.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1647322406295\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How do I remove a built in Administrator account?<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">There is no built-in Administrator account in Windows 10.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1647322406152\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Why do I have 2 accounts on Windows 10?<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Windows 10 allows you to create multiple user accounts, which can be helpful if you want to share your computer with others or if you want to keep your personal files and settings separate from your work files and settings. Each user account has its own desktop, files, and settings, so you can use each account for different purposes.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1647322405936\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Where is Local users and Groups in Windows 10?<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The Local users and Groups utility is located in the Control Panel. To open it, go to the Start menu and type \u201ccontrol panel\u201d into the search bar. Click on the Control Panel app that appears in the search results. Then, click on the User Accounts icon. The Local users and Groups utility will be displayed in the pane on the left-hand side of the window.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1647322405791\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How do I change my local account name in Windows 10?<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Open the Settings app.<br \/>Click on Accounts.<br \/>Click on Family &amp; other people.<br \/>Click on Add someone else to this PC.<br \/>Type the name of the account you want to change, and then click Next.<br \/>Type the password for the account, and then click Next.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1647322405519\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can I delete built in Administrator account Windows 10?<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, you can delete the Administrator account in Windows 10. However, be aware that this account is necessary for certain system functions. If you delete it, you may need to create a new Administrator account.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1647322405375\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What happens if I delete the administrator account?<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">To change your local account name in Windows 10, follow these steps:<br \/>Open the Settings app.<br \/>Click on Accounts.<br \/>Click on Family &amp; other people.<br \/>Click on the Edit button next to the name of the local account that you want to change.<br \/>Enter the new name for the account and click on the Save button.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1647322405088\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How do I change the main account on Windows 10?<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">To change the main account on Windows 10, you\u2019ll need to sign in with a different account and then switch the main account. To sign in with a different account, click on the Start button, type in \u201csign in\u201d and select the \u201cSign In\u201d option. Then, enter the username and password for the account you want to use.<br \/>Once you\u2019re signed in, click on the Start button and select \u201cSettings.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1647322404943\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How do I change local users and Groups in Windows 10?<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">To change local users and groups in Windows 10, open the User Accounts window. You can do this by searching for \u201cUser Accounts\u201d in the Start menu and opening the corresponding result, or by pressing Windows+X and selecting \u201cUser Accounts\u201d.<br \/>In the User Accounts window, click on \u201cManage another account\u201d.<br \/>In the \u201cManage another account\u201d window, click on the account that you want to manage.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1647322404570\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What does local account mean in Windows 10?<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">A local account is a user account that is not associated with a Microsoft account. Local accounts are created on the computer on which they are used and are not synchronized with other devices.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><!-- AI CONTENT END 1 -->\n<\/div \n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Answer Open the Run dialog box by pressing Windows+R on your keyboard. Type net user and press Enter. 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