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

  1. Download from: https://helgeklein.com/free-tools/delprof2-user-profile-deletion-tool/
  2. 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

  1. Open Task Scheduler as Administrator
  2. Create a new Task (not Basic Task)
  3. On the General tab:
  • Name: ResetPadillaProfile
  • Run whether user is logged on or not
  • Run with highest privileges
  • Change user/group: set to SYSTEM
  • On the Triggers tab:
    • New trigger: At startup
  • On the Actions tab:
    • Start a program: C:\Tools\ResetPadillaProfile.cmd
  • Save and exit