How to Delete a User in Windows XP

Windows XP allows each user of the computer system to create his own user account. Deleting these user accounts takes only a few simple steps.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. Log into Windows XP using an account with Administrator access.

2. Open up the Control Panel from the Start menu, double-click "Administrator Tools," and then double-click "Computer Management" to open the Computer Management window.

3. In the Computer Management console tree, click "Local Users and Groups," and then click "Users."

4. Right-click on the user name you want to delete, and choose "Delete" from the pop-up menu.

Tips & Warnings

• You cannot recover a deleted user. The generic Administrator and Guest accounts are permanent parts of the Windows XP operating system; don't try to delete them.