Windows 10: Win 10 user with two microsoft accounts - need to remove one

Hi


I have a win user account wich has TWO microsoft user accounts under "Accounts used by other apps"
I need to remove one of them (the account is closing down), but there is no REMOVE on it - only at the other - but that is the one I want to keep.


It's an administrator.


HELP

:)

 

Remove account


I suggest you backup your personalized files first before removing the account.
To delete an account, follow these steps:

1. Press WIN + X keys and click Command Prompt (Admin) from the menu.
2. Type the following command and press Enter. Replace test with the name of your sister's account. Code:
   
   Code:

   net user test /del

 

remove a user account

Hello,

If you want to delete local user account on your Windows 10 computer, you can follow the steps below:

Note: When you want to delete a user account from your computer:

You must be signed in as an administrator to be able to delete a user account.

You will not be able to delete a user account that is currently signed in. You will need to sign out the user first.

Be sure to always have at least one enabled administrator account on the PC to avoid not being able to perform actions that require administrator rights.

Step 1: Steps to Remove a User Account in Settings

• Press Windows key, click on Settings.
  
• Click on Account, click on Family and other users.
  
• Select the user you want to delete under Other users and click on
  Remove.
  
• Accept the UAC (User Account Control) prompt.
  
• Select Delete account and data if you wish to delete an account and the data and follow onscreen instructions.
  
  OR
  

Step 2: Steps to Delete a User Account in Command Prompt

• Press Windows + X keys from the keyboard, select Command Prompt (Admin).
  
• Type net user and hit Enter to list the user accounts on your device.
  
• Type net user "User account " /delete and hit Enter to delete the user account.

Meanwhile, if you wish to add a family member to your Microsoft family, there are a few ways you can do that. You can follow the steps in this article:

Set up your family.

If you have any other questions or concerns, feel free to share them with us here. Your input is very much welcome in our Community.

 

removing user account

Hi,

Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community.

I would suggest you to follow the below steps and check if it helps.

• Press Windows + X keys, select Control Panel.
• Select User accounts.
• Select Manage other accounts.
• Double click on the account you want to delete and select
  Delete the account.
• Follow the instructions and check if it helps.

Keep us posted to help you better.