How to Delete an Account on Windows 11

Multiple user accounts on Windows 11 enable you to separate space for all the users using your computer without interfering with the experience you are having. However, if an account is no longer needed, there are several methods to delete it. You can Delete a user Account on Windows 11 from computer management, using the command prompt, Control panel or the settings app. Well If you wish to restrict access to a user temporarily, then you are not required to delete the account. In this guide, you will learn the different ways to Remove user account on Windows 11.

How to Delete an Account on Windows 11 Using the Settings App?

You can delete user accounts and data using the Settings app on Windows 11, below are the steps that you are required to follow.

Step 1: First of all, launch Settings, using Windows key + I

Step 2: After that, go to Accounts. 

Step 3: Then, you need to go to the Other Users page given on the right side.

Step 4: Choose your account and then click the Remove button. 

Step 6: After that, select the button “Delete account and data”. 

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And you are done, after completing all the steps mentioned above, the account and data files from the user will be deleted from the system

How to Delete an Account on Windows 11 Using Control Panel?

Also you can delete a user account on Windows 11 using the Control panel.

Step 1: Press the Windows key + S search for the control panel and Launch Control Panel.

Step 2: Select User Accounts.

Step 3: Select the option of “Remove user accounts”.

Step 4: Choose the account that you wish to remove, then click Delete the account option

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Step 5: Select the button Delete Files to delete your account and files.

Step 6: Click on the button of Keep Files to delete your account and then keep the files in the profile folder.

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Once you are done performing all the steps, your account will get removed from Windows 11.

How to Delete an Account on Windows 11 Using Computer Management?

In Computer Management, you can delete a user account by following these steps:

Step 1: Press Win + X on your keyboard and Select “Computer Management” from the menu.

Step 2: Expand the “System Tools” section. Click on “Local Users and Groups” to expand it. then Select “Users.”

Step 3: Here you’ll see a list of user accounts. Right-click on the account you want to delete.

Step 4: From the context menu, choose “Delete.” Confirm the deletion if prompted.

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When you are done performing all these steps, your account will get removed but your files be in the Users folder under the account name folder.

How to Delete an Account from Legacy User Account Interface?

To delete an account from the Legacy User Account Interface in Windows 11, follow these steps:

Step 1: Press the Windows key + R, to open Run type netplwiz and click ok

Step 2: This will open your legacy user account interface.

Step 3: Select an account that you can delete on Windows 11.

Step 4: After that, you need to select the Remove button.

Step 5: A confirmation window will appear asking if you’re sure you want to remove the account. Click “Yes.”

Step 6: In the end, you need to click on OK.

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Once you are done performing all the steps mentioned above, your Windows 11 account will get removed without deleting the files of the user.

How to Delete an Account Using Command Prompt?

To Remove a user account using Command Prompt in Windows 11, follow these steps:

Step 1: Launch the Start menu.

Step 2: Start looking for Command Prompt. After that, right-click on the first result and then choose the option of Run as administrator.

Step 3: Enter the command net user to view available user accounts. After that, press the Enter key.

Step 4: Enter the following command for deleting the user account on Windows 11 and then press the Enter key: net user USER-NAME/delete.

Replace “USER-NAME” with the actual username of the account you want to delete.

Step 5: You will be asked to confirm the deletion. Type “Y” for Yes and press Enter. Once confirmed, the account will be deleted.

Delete an Account Using Command Prompt

Please be cautious when deleting accounts, as it can result in the loss of data associated with that account.

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