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Profile deletion in Windows involves removing user profile folders and registry entries, but issues can arise where folders are recreated or not fully deleted. Common problems include leftover folders in C:\Users after registry deletion via Group Policy, roaming profiles from Microsoft accounts that regenerate on logon, and cached credentials persisting in Windows Security. These issues affect Windows 7, 8, and later versions, often requiring manual cleanup or policy adjustments to ensure complete removal.
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    Windows 8 Eliminate roaming profiles of Microsoft account

    Hi Windows 8 creates a roaming profile in the C:\Users directory using xxxxxx_000 subdirectories for each Microsoft account which is created. Apparently, these subdirectories are only temporary directories that are recreated each time a user logs on to Windows 8 via these accounts. Is there...
    • balubeto
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    • configuration profile deletion roaming profiles temporary files user logoff user management windows 8
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
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    Windows 8 Windows Security Remembering Old Password

    I am running Windows 8 and Outlook 2010. I have created a profile for my company's Exchange Server. The set-up is correct because my username is recognized. However when I try to access Outlook, I get asked for my credentials by "Windows Security." It has the dots in the dialogue box...
    • LifeLongLearner
    • Thread
    • access issues business email credential management credentials email access email configuration error message exchange server msn outlook password profile creation profile deletion registry saved passwords troubleshooting user support windows 8 windows security
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 USER FOLDERS NOT DELETED WHEN PROFILES ARE DELETED IN REGISTRY via GROUP POLICY

    In Group Policy there is a setting that deletes a user profile after a system restart. The setting does seem to delete/remove the user from the Registry; however, it does not delete/remove the folder for the profile's username in C:\Users. What does happen is the "Date modified" time stamp...
    • nottmb
    • Thread
    • accumulation issues c:", date modified deleteprofile utility file management group policy library computers profile deletion public machines registry restart windows 7 windows xp
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support