Delete a user and all of their data

We have a very small company with only about 10 computers.  Recently, one of our employees left.  We now have a computer with all of their information on it as well as programs such as MS Office.  We want to clean it before returning for a new employee.  What is the best way to go about deleting this user and all of their files without deleting the programs or by reinstalling the operating system?  Is it as simple as creating a new user and then by removing the other?  Who will remove all the original files of people, but quit all programs?

Yes, create a new user and then delete the old. It will not affect the programs that are installed.

You will get the option to remove the old files of the user during the erase process.

The new user must be on having the same privileges as the old ones (simple user or administrator).

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