macOS: Unable to delete user account... "The operation could not be completed. Timed out."

Here's the workaround:

1) Log in as another admin.

2) Unlock the users pane with admin password.

3) Login options button at bottom of list.

4) Network Account Server to the right > Click Join button.

5) Open Directory Utility > Directory Editor Tab.

6) Click on lock in the upper right and authenticate as admin (if it says not authenticated).

7) Select desired user from list > Click Minus at bottom of List > Click Delete Button.

8) Create new admin account with same Long Name and Short Name > Reboot into this account.

9) Reopen user and accounts pane and unlock as needed.

10) Ctrl/Right click the user name > Advanced Options.

11) Click choose to the right of Home Directory item.

12) Navigate to and open Home Directory > Click OK.

13) Reboot into user again.

14) Navigate to Home Directory in Finder > Ctrl/RIght click > Get Info.

15) Expand Sharing and permissions > Authenticate as Admin.

16) Select the account > Click tool icon > Make owner > Click Tool Icon > Apply to enclosed.

17) Reboot into user again and all should be well.

Reference: https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4174285

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