Windows 7: delete user account - how it works

In this practical tip you will learn how to delete a user account under Windows 7.

Permanently remove Windows 7 user account

• Press the "Start" button on the toolbar. Select Control Panel Then click on "Add / Remove User Accounts" under the category "User Accounts and Child Protection".
• Select the account you want to delete. Press "Delete Account" in the left column. You can delete all of the user's files or save the "Documents", "Favorites", "Music", "Images" and "Videos" folders in a folder on your desktop.

Here's how to delete a user account on Windows 8.