If you delete a user account on a Mac, it will not delete the files associated with that account. The only way to get rid of the files is to empty the trash.
In theory, deleting a user account would delete everything. In practice, this is not always the case. Different companies have different policies on what to do with data when a user deletes their account. A company might hold on to some information for a certain period of time or indefinitely.Some companies will also require you to confirm that you want to delete your account before they actually do it.
It is safe to delete deleted users on Mac. However, if you’re not sure about whether or not the user was deleted, it’s best to leave them be.
No, deleting a user does not delete any apps.
You can delete a Mac user account by going to System Preferences and clicking the Users & Groups button. From there, click the padlock icon in the bottom left corner and enter your password. Once you’re in, click on the account you want to delete and select “Delete User.
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If you delete the user folder, all of your files and settings will be deleted. You’ll lose access to any programs that were installed on your computer and the data stored on the hard drive.
