HT4796 Migration has created another user account but I only want one. How can I combine them?

Hi everyobdy. Mac Newbie here.
I have migrated my files from my old windows laptop to Macbook Pro using the Migration assistant.
All seemed to work Ok, but it appears I have also migrated my old user profile. My Mac now has two users, one has the files, one doesn't.
Do I need to delete a user, or can I combine the two? If so, how?
Thanks,
Steve

I would suggest logging in to the user account that has the files and deleting the one that doesn't. You can change your visible username later if you don't like the old one.
As to why such a thing would happen, i don't know.

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