How To Remove/Get Rid Of Duplicate Username At Sign In\Login Screen In Windows 11/10 PC

Introduction

In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of removing duplicate usernames from the sign-in screen on Windows 10 and Windows 11 PCs. Having duplicate usernames can be confusing and may affect your login experience. By following these steps, you can streamline your login process and ensure that only the necessary usernames are displayed.

Step 1: Access the User Accounts Settings

To begin, you need to access the User Accounts settings in your Windows operating system.

1. Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog.
2. Type netplwiz and hit Enter. This will open the User Accounts window.

Step 2: Remove Duplicate Usernames

Once in the User Accounts window, you can identify and remove any duplicate usernames.

1. In the User Accounts window, you will see a list of all user accounts on your PC.
2. Look for any duplicate usernames that you wish to remove.
3. Select the duplicate username you want to delete.
4. Click on the Remove button.

Step 3: Delete the User Profile from Settings

To ensure the username is completely removed, you should also delete the user profile associated with the duplicate username.

1. Press the Windows key + I to open the Settings app.
2. Navigate to Accounts > Family & other users.
3. Under the "Other users" section, find the duplicate account.
4. Click on the account and select Remove.
5. Confirm the deletion by clicking Delete account and data.

Step 4: Clean Up the Registry (Optional)

If you still see duplicates after following the previous steps, you may need to edit the registry.

1. Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog again.
2. Type regedit and hit Enter to open the Registry Editor.
3. Navigate to the following path:

   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\ProfileList
   

4. Look through the profiles listed and identify any with duplicate usernames.
5. Right-click on the unwanted profile and select Delete.

Step 5: Restart Your Computer

After making these changes, restart your computer to ensure that the changes take effect.

1. Click on the Start menu.
2. Select Power and then Restart.

Conclusion

By following these steps, you should successfully remove duplicate usernames from the sign-in screen on your Windows 10 or Windows 11 PC. This will provide a cleaner and more efficient login experience. If you encounter any issues during this process, consider revisiting each step to ensure no details were missed. For further improvements, explore user account settings to manage permissions and access for different accounts on your system.