If you're no longer using a Microsoft account and would like to remove it from your Windows 10 device, here's how:
Option- 1
- First, open the Settings app by clicking on the Start menu and then selecting the cog icon.
- Next, click on Accounts and then select “Your info” from the left-hand menu.
- Now, under “Sign in with a Microsoft account” click on the “Remove” button.
- You will be asked to confirm your decision, so click on the “Remove account” button once more.
And that’s it! Your Microsoft account will now be removed from Windows 10 and you’ll be signed out of any associated services.
FAQ
How do I completely remove a Microsoft account from Windows 10?
To disable an email account, select the Start button and then Settings > Accounts > Email & accounts. Under the emails section, find the email account you want to delete and select Manage. Select Delete Account from this device. To confirm deleting contact, select Delete Account, and your email will be disabled from this device.
How do I remove a primary Microsoft account from Windows?
To delete a Microsoft account:
Follow these steps:
1. Click on the User Tile.
2. Click the "Your Info" tile.
3. Click on your profile name, and select "Sign out".
How do I remove the original administrator account in Windows 10?
Here's your quick guide to deleting an administrator account in Settings.
1. The bottom left corner of your screen is where you'll find the Windows Start button. In some cases, it's labeled as "Start" or "Menu".
2. In Settings, click on General.
3. From the dashboard, click on Accounts.
4. We'll select Family & other users.
5. Delete the selected admin account.
6. Click Remove.
7. Now, click Delete account and data.
Can I delete all user accounts in Windows 10?
In order to sign in to Windows 10, it's necessary to have at least one account. If you want to remove all other accounts, do the following: first select them and then click 'remove'.
If you delete a user from your account, will all of their content be deleted?
If you delete an account, all the data associated with it is deleted. That includes emails and anything in Google's suite of office apps (Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.). There are exceptions to this rule, though: you might want to transfer a Gmail account or files in Google Drive before deleting the account. Other than that, nothing will be left behind.
