Get rid of Windows 10 defaultuser0

Recently bought a new laptop with Windows 10 pre-installed. Initial setup went without a hitch, logged into my Microsoft Account without any problems. Now, whenever I turn on the laptop, I see another user "defaultuser0" underneath my account. It also seems to be password protected. Is this default in Windows 10? Any way I can remove it because I don't need two user accounts on my computer. 

The only people I've seen with defaultuser0 on their computers are those who had some problems with setting up their user account initially. I encountered no such problems yet it's still there and it irks me so.

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Hi,

I realize that it must be difficult for you when things are not working as it should. Sorry to know that you are facing this issue. I will try to help you with this issue.

I suggest you to follow these steps to remove the user account from your computer and check if that helps.

  • Press “Windows key + R” and type “netplwiz” press Enter.

  • Select the user account (defaultuser0), click the remove button.

Follow the on-screen directions to complete the process. Once this is done restart the pc for the changes to take place.

Keep us informed to help you further.

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Last updated May 3, 2024 Views 22,425 Applies to: