Windows 7 How to Delete an Old User Account on My Computer?

GuyandMaine
Hello and welcome to the forum.
First I would recommend backing up any critical data that might be contained in the user profile that you wish to delete.
Open Control Panel and change the view to small icons (top right corner view by: drop down arrow.).
Select the User Accounts applet
Then the Manage another account link
Then the account you wish to delete
Then the Delete the account link
At this point you can choose to Delete Files or Keep Files associated with the that profile.
Regards
Randy

Hi Randy, thanks for taking the time to respond. I had already finished all of the steps you listed (several times), but had never changed the size of the icons. Couldn't believe that would make a difference, but I tried it anyway. Unfortunately, I still not have an option to delete the account.... just Change name, Change PW, Remove PW, Change Picture, Set up Parental Controls.

I know I don't need the files in that account. It has just been sitting there for almost a year, and I've been trying for a year to get rid of it. The problem is that we use the computer(s) a lot in our little freelancing efforts, and the first one into the office turns them on. Well, of course all the rest of them go right to the desktop, but this one hangs until you select the account. No biggie, just annoying, and it irritates me that I can't fix it.

But I appreciate your assistance.

'Maine

OK, I think I'll have lunch first. I will definitely let you know how it works. Thanks.....'Maie