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Delete Defaultuser0 on Windows in 4 Different Ways
Remove the defaultuser0 account by using the command line
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Sometimes when installing the new version, you might get a new user account. This is usually Defaultuser0, and many are wondering how todelete Defaultuser0.
This account can cause problems, and many reported thatdeleted user accounts keep appearing, so let’s see how we can fix this problem.
What is defaultuser0?
How can I delete defaultuser0 in Windows 10?
1. Enable hidden administrator account
In case this doesn’t work, you need to run this command in Command Prompt in Recovery Mode. We have
After doing this you should have enabled the hiddenadministratoraccount. Now you can useadministratoraccountto create new users accounts and delete Defaultuser0account.
In addition, when you start Command Prompt you can create newaccountright from there by typing the following lines and hitting Enter after each line:
netuser"Jack" xxyyzz /addnet localgroup administrators “Jack” /add
This will create a user Jack with xxzzyy password and add it as an administrator.
2. Delete the Defaultuser0 account
You can also delete it with Command Prompt:
Many reported that theycan’t add a new user account, and if you’re having this issue, we have a special guide that can help you.
3. Run Delprof2
4. Perform Windows 10 custom install
If you don’t know how to make a bootable drive, read our guide on how tocreate a bootable Windows 10 UEFI USB drive.
Also, if you want to back up your data, read our guide on how tocreate a Windows 10 backup.
That would be all, I hope this article helped you delete defaultuser0 from your PC.
If you need help concerning a particular upgrade issue, tell us more about the problem you’re experiencing, and we’ll try to find a solution.
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Ivan Jenic
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Passionate about all elements related to Windows and combined with his innate curiosity, Ivan has delved deep into understanding this operating system, with a specialization in drivers and driver troubleshooting.
When he’s not tackling diverse driver-related problems, Ivan enjoys watching good movies and spending time hiking with his family and friends.
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