Windows 10: Delete ms account

Discus and support Delete ms account in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; I did go trough the first use windows process.I was forced to use a ms account. So i made a local account. I made it admin. Can i safely remove the ms... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Naamp, May 13, 2025.

  1. Naamp Win User

    Delete ms account


    I did go trough the first use windows process.I was forced to use a ms account. So i made a local account. I made it admin. Can i safely remove the ms account? And how do i do this in the best possible way?

    :)
     
    Naamp, May 13, 2025
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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, May 13, 2025
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  3. Rhina Vib Win User
    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.
     
    Rhina Vib, May 13, 2025
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  4. Delete ms account

    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.
     
    SujataMoktan, May 13, 2025
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