Windows 10: Delete a ms account

I have lost a password to a ms account. When I follow MS advice to delete that account I invariably end up in situation where I am asked to "verify" means use your password. How can I get out of this mess? I have spent months on this MS mess. Would appreciate any advice that doesn't send me back to MS support.

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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:

 

Deleting a default MS account

Hi Yvonne,

You would need to have the account details of the Microsoft account for you to be able to delete it. There are three processes for you to completely delete a Microsoft Account.

Step 1: Create a local account on your Windows 10 computer.

• Press the Windows key +R.
• Type netplwiz in the Open: field and click
  OK.
• Click Add.
• Select Sign in without a Microsoft account (not recommended).
• Click Local account.
• Enter a username and a password.
• Click Next and then Finish.
• Sign out of the Microsoft account you want to delete and sign in with the local account you just created.

Step 2: Remove a Microsoft account from your Windows 10 computer.

• Click the Start button and select Settings.
• Select Accounts and then scroll down and select the Microsoft account you would like to delete.
• Click Remove and then Yes. The account has now been removed from your computer.

Step 3: Completely delete the Microsoft account.

• Open your web browser.
• Navigate to the close Microsoft account page.
• In the Email or phone field, type the Microsoft account username.
• In the Password field, enter the password.
• Click Sign in.
• Enter the last four digits of the phone number associated or linked to the Microsoft account you want to delete and the click
  Send code.
• Enter the code received via text message on the phone number associated to the account.
• Click Submit and select No thanks.
• Select Next after reading the suggestions from Microsoft and tick the
  checkboxes beside each section as you read through them.
• Click the drop-down arrow beside Select a reason and choose a reason for closing the account.
• Click Mark account for closure and then Done.

The account will remain in limbo for 60 days in case you change your mind about the deletion. After 60 days, it will permanently deleted.

If you have other questions, don't hesitate to reach out.

Thank you.

 

Deleted account keeps reappearing

Hi,

Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

Is it still appearing no matter how you try to delete? I suggest you to follow the steps below to remove user account from your computer, and check if it helps. Try the ones you’re comfortable with.

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 account and the data and follow onscreen instructions.
  

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.
  

Step 3: Steps to Delete a User Account in Run command.

• 
  Press Windows + R and type netplwiz, press
  Enter.
  
• 
  Select the User account, click on the
  Remove button.
  

Regards.