Generating a brand new account with no existing data.

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06-20-2016, 05:14 PM

I'm using Windows 10, and I need to set up a new account with zero installed programs. I don’t want any apps from the existing user transferred in, and I don’t want a full reinstall. Could you help me? Most searches seem to offer temporary solutions rather than a proper fix.

kiddswagg_760

06-20-2016, 05:14 PM #1

Tobyman444
Junior Member

06-20-2016, 10:28 PM

Create a new account on Windows.

Tobyman444

06-20-2016, 10:28 PM #2

Create a new account on Windows.

rappermio
Junior Member

06-21-2016, 02:06 AM

rappermio

06-21-2016, 02:06 AM #3

_Arctos_
Member

06-21-2016, 04:13 AM

This functionality wasn't included by default, so you had to add it yourself.

_Arctos_

06-21-2016, 04:13 AM #4

This functionality wasn't included by default, so you had to add it yourself.

WF_Catt
Posting Freak

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07-02-2016, 01:00 PM

You might choose a more direct approach by setting up another Windows 10 on a different drive or partition using a separate license, allowing you to switch between the two operating systems seamlessly.

WF_Catt

07-02-2016, 01:00 PM #5

BadrBoss
Member

07-02-2016, 02:34 PM

Most app installers presume you wish to install applications for all users. Certain programs either save locally on your device (such as Chrome or Atom) or allow local installation. This isn't necessarily a Windows problem—it's more about the developer's expectations. If you don't want new users to access apps, you can adjust permissions accordingly.

BadrBoss

07-02-2016, 02:34 PM #6

yoppy218
Member

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07-02-2016, 08:11 PM

Absolutely, just a focused user with nothing else to do. That’s perfect.

yoppy218

07-02-2016, 08:11 PM #7

Absolutely, just a focused user with nothing else to do. That’s perfect.

kousgoose
Member

07-02-2016, 09:01 PM

Add a new user with restricted access to all programs—deny execution for that account. He’ll view everything but be unable to run any files. When installing Windows, create a personal folder (like "progs") and place all files there. Set strict permissions on that directory so only you can open or browse from it. Of course, some programs might still be tricky to locate, but that’s rare.

kousgoose

07-02-2016, 09:01 PM #8

IrfanMT
Junior Member

07-02-2016, 10:23 PM

It seems to recall that from as early as 3.1, all users had shared programs. A few applications allow individual user installations, though most have stayed consistent. Check the previous discussion for more details.

IrfanMT

07-02-2016, 10:23 PM #9

_Kavea_
Member

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07-06-2016, 05:21 AM

#10

He said he only wants nothing there, even though they can't be run, they still block the way.

_Kavea_

07-06-2016, 05:21 AM #10

He said he only wants nothing there, even though they can't be run, they still block the way.

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