Deleting user account

Question

In Windows Vista I deleted a user account, and when I go under "add/remove user account," I no longer see it. But every time I restart my laptop, it pulls up the old account and says password is incorrect. That's the ONLY time I see the old account. Any idea why this is happening? Has anyone else run into this? And how in the world can I get this to stop? :emotion-7:

Thanks,
David

DELL-Jesse L · Answer

David, Thank you for using the Dell Community Forum. Click the link below for instructions on deleting a windows vista account. Deleting Vista Account

hogiepdx · Answer

Jesse -

Thanks, but the issue isn't deleting the account. I already followed the steps for deleting the account in question, and when I go under "user accounts" you can't see the new account. But when the PC restarts, that is when I see the old account. I have attached some photos to help explain.

Thanks,

David

Below: The account on the left called "Mom" shows up when I restart my PC

Below: The account labeled "Mom" doesn't show up under accounts I can delete

DELL-Jesse L · Answer

Hogipdx,

Thank you for using the Dell Community Forum.

I found information on doing a registry hack in xp to remove a deleted account from the login boot screen. It may be in the same area in the registry for other OS's as well. Read the link below.

Remove User Accounts from the Login Screen in Windows XP

hogiepdx · Answer

I tried this recommended option and I am still having the problem with the sign in screen.  It's getting frustrating :(

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Deleting user account

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