Windows 10: Deleting an account on a previous device

Discus and support Deleting an account on a previous device in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; My microsoft account is signed in on my current laptop and an old laptop, which a family member is now using. I have set up an account for my family... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by C. Marshall, Feb 16, 2021.

  1. Deleting an account on a previous device


    My microsoft account is signed in on my current laptop and an old laptop, which a family member is now using.

    I have set up an account for my family member on my old laptop and i want to delete my account off my old laptop. If i remove the account, will this sync with my new laptop and affect any of the data i have on there?

    :)
     
    C. Marshall, Feb 16, 2021
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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, Feb 16, 2021
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  3. 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, Feb 16, 2021
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  4. Deleting an account on a previous device

    Unable to delete PC from MS Account devices

    Hi,

    Thanks for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

    To assist you better, please provide few details.


    • Are you trying to remove your device, by logging in to your account through browser?

    • Is the issue persist to specific device?



    I would suggest you to try logging in to your Microsoft account using other browser and try removing the device.

    Follow the below steps.


    • Go the Sign in to your Microsoft account site, and sign in to your Microsoft account.

    • Click/tap on the Manage advanced security link under Security & Privacy.

    • Scroll down towards the bottom of the page to the Trusted devices section, and click/tap on the Remove all the trusted devices associated with my account link.

    • Click/tap on Remove all trusted devices to confirm.

    Hope it helps, reply to us with the status of your issue. We will be happy to assist you.
     
    Santosh_Rai, Feb 16, 2021
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