Delete user account problem

[Georgebillbob]

Hi guys,

I deleted a user account through computer management, instead of through the control panel. Now I have a folder in C:\Users still under the account I deleted's name. It's 1.2gb so I would rather not have it there but I can't delete it because it's apparently being used by another program.

Any help would be much appreciated.

 

[zigzag3143]

Hi guys,

I deleted a user account through computer management, instead of through the control panel. Now I have a folder in C:\Users still under the account I deleted's name. It's 1.2gb so I would rather not have it there but I can't delete it because it's apparently being used by another program.

Any help would be much appreciated.

Using admin account reboot into safe mode (F8) and you should be able to delete it. Just make sure you have everything you need from it


Ken

 

[Georgebillbob]

Thank very much!

 

[Bare Foot Kid]

Thank very much!

Hello Georgebillbob, welcome to Seven Forums!


Be sure to post back to let us know how it sorts out.

 

[kucing13]

And i'm wondering why you didn't use control panel option
good luck and tells us your result mate

 

[Georgebillbob]

Ha, I don't know why I didn't use the control panel option, I think I was just over complicating things in my head.
The folder deleted fine in safe mode so thanks for that zigzag. There are probably a load of other folders that are still associated with that user, but I haven't experienced any problems.
Also, does anybody know how to change the names of the folders in C:\Users? It doesn't really matter but I'm a bit OCD.
PS. This forum is great! Everybody is so helpful!
Also what does "rep" mean?

 

[Bare Foot Kid]

Hello Georgebillbob.



I'm glad to see you're getting things sorted, have a look at the tutorial at the link below to get some more ideas, be sure to look through the "Related Tutorial" links at the bottom of the tutorial.

How to Create, Delete and Modify User Accounts in Windows 7




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