mysterious 2nd user account?

razzal · 1 Mar 2015 at 15:35

Hi all,
Can someone solve this??
Some time back i was formatting some 1tb hdd's when 1 failed. The next time i turn my pc on it showed that i had another account called 'Default User' I've tried to delete this account but i cant see it in the User Accounts window.
I've also tried logging into that account and changing the that default name but i only see my admin name on it??

Im totally confused to, what to do with this as i've searched online about this and had no luck.

Is their someone here who can help?

Deception · 1 Mar 2015 at 16:43

Is there anything under Local Users within Computer Management?

Hellsmk2 · 1 Mar 2015 at 18:01

It's nothing to worry about - it's the base profile for any user you create.

MagicBoy · 1 Mar 2015 at 18:05

It's a hidden folder with base settings for any new users. Quite normal, no need to be concerned.

EDIT : beaten to it!

razzal · 1 Mar 2015 at 21:24

Thanks for help.
I'd just like to find a way to delete it as i dont have a password on my windows 7.
when i uses to turn on my pc, i could walk off while it boots but now i have to wait till that user select screen. click on my user and then let it boot.
Dont really like that way. lol.

metalmackey · 1 Mar 2015 at 21:47

Don't delete it. I did once and some windows updates wouldn't install, had to reinstall windows to fix it LOL.

MagicBoy · 1 Mar 2015 at 22:17

Don't delete it, you'll break Windows.

Obligatory LOL.

To remove the user selection screen type the following at a command prompt :
control userpasswords2
Then untick the "User must enter ..." option.