Windows 10: Disconnect a "account used by other apps"

Discus and support Disconnect a "account used by other apps" in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; I want to log out from a account, but Windows controls me so I can't. I go to Windows settings, accounts. then email & accounts, accounts used by... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by TijsBeek, Sep 23, 2020.

  1. TijsBeek Win User

    Disconnect a "account used by other apps"


    I want to log out from a account, but Windows controls me so I can't.

    I go to Windows settings, accounts.

    then email & accounts, accounts used by other apps.


    I press on the account I want to remove, but there's only a manage button.

    I tried to close/delete the account but I don't have the email of it.


    So that also won't work, so I can't remove my account.

    There's a different account, that actually has the "remove" button...

    :)
     
    TijsBeek, Sep 23, 2020
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  2. Vesao Win User

    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:
     
    Vesao, Sep 23, 2020
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  3. angus Win User
    Settings can't be opened using the built-in administrator account


    Hello,
    Unfortunately I have the same issue as Dabz from upgrading win7 to win10.
    I've tried opening settings using all the suggested methods and it will not load using my account with Administrator access nor the built-in Administrator profile. I also tried other methods not listed such as using Run. Control panel is just a stepping stone to add users in Settings.
    I'm also having explorer.exe issues, which I believe is preventing Settings from loading.
    Using cmd (Admin) I successfully created a new user profile [and granted admin access also using cmd (Admin)], however win10 will not allow this account to log on. win10 does not list this new user within control panel but it does in the start menu. win10 will not allow to log in or switch to the new account via the start menu either.
    I can access settings in Safe Mode but this will not allow me to create a new account.
    Any help/suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
    Cheers
     
    angus, Sep 23, 2020
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  4. sam02 Win User

    Disconnect a "account used by other apps"

    App store and Microsoft account


    Thank you for the advice

    I see what you mean about the password but i think its a backward step to compromise my Microsoft password to to use the app store
     
    sam02, Sep 23, 2020
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