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How Do I Delete My Profile in Windows 11?

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You can't directly delete your profile in Windows 11. Instead, you need to create a new administrator account and then delete the old one. Here's how:

Create a New Administrator Account

  1. Open Settings: Press Windows key + I or click the Start menu and select Settings.
  2. Go to Accounts: Click Accounts in the left-hand menu.
  3. Select Family & other users: Click Family & other users in the right-hand pane.
  4. Add a new user: Click Add account.
  5. Choose "I don't have this person's sign-in information": Select the option to create a new account.
  6. Enter the new account information: Fill in the required details for the new account, including a username and password. Make sure to select Administrator as the account type.
  7. Finish: Click Next and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process.

Delete the Old Profile

  1. Log out of the old account: Sign out of the user account you want to delete.
  2. Log in to the new administrator account: Sign in using the new account you just created.
  3. Open Settings: Press Windows key + I or click the Start menu and select Settings.
  4. Go to Accounts: Click Accounts in the left-hand menu.
  5. Select Family & other users: Click Family & other users in the right-hand pane.
  6. Select the old account: Click on the user account you want to delete.
  7. Remove the account: Click Remove.

Important Note:

  • Deleting an account will permanently remove all its data, including files, settings, and applications.
  • Make sure to back up any important data before deleting an account.

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