3. Setup Steps
Step 1: Create the Local User
Run the following in an elevated Command Prompt:
net user "Padilla Reading Room" /add /active:yes
net localgroup Users "Padilla Reading Room" /add
Optionally set a blank password:
net user "Padilla Reading Room" ""
(Note: you can skip this if you create the account using “Other Users” in Windows Settings)
Step 2: Download and Place DelProf2
- Download from: https://helgeklein.com/free-tools/delprof2-user-profile-deletion-tool/
- Extract and place DelProf2.exe in: C:\Tools\DelProf2.exe
Step 3: Create the Cleanup Script
Create a new script: C:\Tools\ResetPadillaProfile.cmd
@echo off
echo [%date% %time%] Deleting Padilla Reading Room profile >> C:\Tools\ProfileReset.log
C:\Tools\DelProf2.exe /u /id:"Padilla Reading Room" >> C:\Tools\ProfileReset.log 2>&1
Step 4: Set Up the Scheduled Task
- Open Task Scheduler as Administrator
- Create a new Task (not Basic Task)
- On the General tab:
- Name: ResetPadillaProfile
- Run whether user is logged on or not
- Run with highest privileges
- Change user/group: set to SYSTEM
- New trigger: At startup
- Start a program: C:\Tools\ResetPadillaProfile.cmd