| Error | Cause | Solution | |-------|-------|----------| | "Folder in use" | User is logged in | Log out the user or restart PC | | "Access denied" | Permission issue | Take ownership via Security tab | | "Cannot delete because file is open" | Background process | Use Sysinternals Process Explorer to find and close handle | | User folder reappears after reboot | User profile not deleted from registry | Use Method 1 (System Properties) or remove SID from ProfileList |
Note: You cannot delete the profile of the account you are currently using; you must be logged into a different administrator account. 2. Standard Removal via Settings windows 11 delete user folder