How to Delete a User Profile in Windows 11

Windows 11 supports multiple user accounts on a single computer, allowing each person to have personalized settings, files, and preferences without interfering with others. Sometimes, you may need to remove a user profile, perhaps because someone no longer uses the PC or to free up space. In this guide, we'll explore different methods to delete a user profile in Windows 11.

Delete a user profile using the User Accounts Wizard

If you need to remove multiple user profiles efficiently, the User Accounts Wizard offers a quick way to do so without navigating through multiple menus. Here's how to use it:

Step 1: Press Windows+R on your keyboard to open the Run dialog box. In the text field, type netplwiz and press Enter to open the User Accounts window.

Step 2: In the User Accounts window, ensure the Users tab is selected. You will see a list of all user profiles under the Users for this computer: section.

Step 3: Select the user account you wish to delete from the list. Then, click the Remove button at the bottom of the window.

Step 4: A confirmation dialog will appear asking if you're sure you want to remove the user account. Click Yes to proceed.

Repeat these steps for any additional accounts you wish to delete. This method allows you to swiftly remove multiple user profiles from your computer.

Delete a user profile using the Settings app

You can also remove a user profile through the Settings app. Make sure you're signed in with an administrator account or have administrative credentials, as you'll need them to delete other user accounts.

Step 1: Open the Start menu and click on the Settings icon, or press Windows+I to open the Settings app.

Step 2: In the Settings window, select the Accounts tab from the left sidebar.

Step 3: On the right side, click on Family & other users.

Step 4: Under the Other users section, find the user account you want to delete. Click on it to expand the options.

Step 5: Click the Remove button. A confirmation window will appear.

Step 6: In the confirmation dialog, click on Delete account and data to permanently remove the user account and all its data from your computer.

Delete a user profile from the Control Panel

Another way to remove a user profile is through the Control Panel. This method is useful if you're already working in the Control Panel and want to manage user accounts from there.

Step 1: Open the Start menu, type Control Panel, and select it from the search results.

Step 2: In the Control Panel window, click on User Accounts.

Step 3: Click on Remove user accounts under the User Accounts section.

Step 4: From the list of user accounts, select the one you wish to delete.

Step 5: Click on Delete the account on the left side of the window.

Step 6: Windows will ask whether you want to keep or delete the user's files. Click Delete Files to remove the account and all associated data completely. If you want to retain the user's files, click Keep Files instead.