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Delete your user profile to clean up Windows Settings and defaults

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January 12, 2026

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Mary Branscombe
2w

I usually don't advise users to do potentially dangerous things like deleting system files but it's a new year and maybe you need to clear the cruft of an unwanted user account off your PC, especially if you didn't remove it the safe way to start with. Do it fast by deleting the profile!


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