local_user_delete.ps1

local_user_delete.ps1

Deletes a local user account and its associated profile directory.

Overview

This script deletes a local user account and its associated profile directory. Completely removes the user from the system including their files.

Purpose

Deletes a local user account and its associated profile directory. Completely removes the user from the system including their files.

Prerequisites

• Windows 10/11
• Admin privileges required
• PowerShell 5.1+

Configuration

Data Sources & Priority

1. Hardcoded values (username)
2. WMI/CIM for profile removal

Required Inputs

• UserToDelete : Username of the account to delete Set to "listusers" to only list current users

Settings

• Removes user profile via CIM (preferred method)
• Falls back to direct filesystem removal if CIM fails
• Lists users if no username provided or "listusers" specified

Behavior

1. If "listusers" mode: lists all local users and exits
2. Validates user exists
3. Removes user profile (CIM then filesystem fallback)
4. Removes local user account
5. Reports final status

Security Notes

• DESTRUCTIVE OPERATION - data cannot be recovered
• No secrets in logs
• Backup important data before running

Exit Codes

• 0: Success
• 1: Failure

Example Output

[ INPUT VALIDATION ]
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User to Delete : tempuser

[ OPERATION ]
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Found user: tempuser
Removing user profile...
Profile removed via CIM
Removing user account...
User account removed

[ RESULT ]
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Status : Success
User   : tempuser (deleted)

[ SCRIPT COMPLETED ]
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Version History

• 2025-11-29 v1.0.0 Initial Style A implementation

Links

• View Script Source
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