Win11 - remove deleted account from login screen

Allen Cobb 11 Reputation points
2021-12-21T15:31:52.143+00:00

Running latest Win11/64. Login screen shows deleted account as default login.

How can I remove that login from the login screen?

It is completely removed and inaccessible (it was a test, and was never used). But to log in, I have to click ENTER to get the wrong password error and then pick the NEXT login on screen to log in. It's a nuisance, and there should be a way to clean up the login screen. Please help.

Thanks in advance.

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  1. Allen Cobb 11 Reputation points
    2022-10-23T23:10:33.65+00:00

    Thanks, @Jeff Evertse . I'll try that when I get back to my studio.

    ac

  2. Kinder, Ulf 0 Reputation points
    2024-01-18T09:08:12.52+00:00

    This is what works for me on Windows 11. Seems you really need to clear out everything, even the LastLoggedOnUserSID:

    reg delete HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Authentication\LogonUI /v LastLoggedOnSAMUser /f

    reg delete HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Authentication\LogonUI /v LastLoggedOnDisplayName /f

    reg delete HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Authentication\LogonUI /v LastLoggedOnUser /f

    reg delete HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Authentication\LogonUI /v LastLoggedOnUserSID /f

    I hope this helps.