Windows 10: How do I get rid of my old Microsoft account?

To cut it short my old account was hacked and put on another email and because that was my main account on my computer I cant delete that one and put another. That is stopping me from using almost every Microsoft app so I was wondering if there is a work around?Just to let you know I have the email the hackers email that got my old account

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Windows 10 Old Microsoft account issue.

Tom,

Thank you for your reply, appreciate the time taken by you in keeping us updated on the status of the issue.

Since the issue is still facing, you may try the below steps and check.

Step 1: Change your old account type from Microsoft account to Local account and then delete this old account by logging into some administrator account.

To switch to a Local Account follow these steps:

• Login to your old account.
• Press “Windows key +X”.
• Go to Settings
• Choose Accounts and then select Other User Accounts towards the left.
• You will get an option “Switch to a Local account” right below your user account name.
• Select “Switch to a local account” option.
• Enter the required details.

Step 2: Login to some other account which has administrator privilege and delete the old account.

• Click on Start and select
  Settings.
• Click on Accounts.
• Now select Family & other users.
• Here you find your old account, just select and click on
  Remove.

Hope this helps. Please do let us know if you need any further assistance.

Thank You.

 

How to replace old Microsoft Account with a new Microsoft Account

Hi Hitendra,

Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community. I understand your concern and I am glad to assist you.

I would suggest you to switch your Microsoft account to a Local account first and then switch back with a new Microsoft account. Please refer to the following steps:

Step 1:

• Type Manage your accounts
  in the search bar and click on it
• Click on "sign in with a local account instead"
• Press next and complete the process.
• If you do not have a local account, leave the credentials blank and proceed.

Step 2: Now, on the newly converted Local account, follow these steps to add a new MSA.

1. In the Start search, type "Manage your accounts" and press Enter.

2. Choose 'Accounts'.

3. Click on "sign in with a local account instead"

4. Enter the Microsoft account ID and Password and click Next.

Hope this post helps. Get back to us for further queries. We are happy to help!

 

Windows 10 Old Microsoft account issue.

Hi Tom,



Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.



I can imagine the inconvenience you have experienced. I will definitely help you with this.



I suggest you to login to you’re built in admin account and then remove your old Microsoft account from here and check if it helps.



Step 1: Enable built in admin account

In search type "cmd" and right click on the command prompt and open as Administrator (Elevated command prompt).

In the elevated Command Prompt, type the following command and then press Enter key.

Net user administrator /active:yes, close the Command Prompt.

Restart PC, then you will be able to see Administrator account. Login here and do the changes.



Step 2: Remove the old Microsoft account

• 
  Click on Start and select Settings.
  
• 
  Click on Accounts.
  
• 
  Now from your email and accounts
  select your old account and click on Remove and follow the instructions.
  

To hide the Admin account, use the below command:

net user administrator /active:no



Kindly let us know if you need any further assistance with Windows. We are glad to assist you.

Thank you.