Windows 10: How do I remove an account from a PC?

Discus and support How do I remove an account from a PC? in Windows Hello & Lockscreen to solve the problem; I have a windows 10 school laptop, and recently my sister logged in. Now whenever I log in, I also see her name/account. How do I remove it from my PC... Discussion in 'Windows Hello & Lockscreen' started by Stumped Student_669, Oct 2, 2023.

  1. How do I remove an account from a PC?


    I have a windows 10 school laptop, and recently my sister logged in. Now whenever I log in, I also see her name/account. How do I remove it from my PC login screen?I've tried what the Microsoft help page, but it didn't work. Add or remove accounts on your PC - Microsoft SupportIn the picture you can see two blocked out names, I want to remove one of them.

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    Stumped Student_669, Oct 2, 2023
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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, Oct 2, 2023
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  3. Unable to remove my microsoft account from a linked pc

    Hi Dave,

    To help you with your concern in deleting your Microsoft account from a device, we'd like to ask a few questions:

    • Have you tried deleting your Microsoft account directly from the old laptop?
    • How did you go about removing the account from the old laptop?

    Meanwhile, we suggest that you create a new local account with admin rights first, then remove the current Microsoft account by following the steps on this

    article
    .

    We look forward to your response.

    Thank you.
     
    Angela Pun, Oct 2, 2023
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  4. Ian Ser Win User

    How do I remove an account from a PC?

    Remove account from old pc

    Hi Richard,

    Apologies for the delay in responding. During this time, have you already removed the account on the PC? In case that you haven't, here are the steps on how you can remove an account in Windows 10.

    Note: Before you can remove an account, you need to create a Local Administrator. Here are the steps:


    • Select the Start button, then select Settings
      > Accounts > Family & other people > Add someone else to this PC.

    • Enter a user name, password, password hint, and then select Next.

    • To make the new account an administrator account, select Start > Settings > Account > Family & other people, and select Change account type. Under Account type,
      select Administrator > OK. Restart your machine and sign in with the new administrator account.

    To remove a user account in Windows 10, here are the steps:

    • Press Windows key on your keyboard, 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 account and the data and follow onscreen instructions.

    Let me know if there's anything else you need.
     
    Ian Ser, Oct 2, 2023
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