Windows 10: How do I remove an account from Windows that I no longer have access to?

Discus and support How do I remove an account from Windows that I no longer have access to? in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; I am repeatedly receiving the notification: "Work or school account problem" [ATTACH] I then navigate to: Settings > Email & App Accounts I then... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by HarryGB, Feb 6, 2019.

  1. HarryGB Win User

    How do I remove an account from Windows that I no longer have access to?


    I am repeatedly receiving the notification:

    "Work or school account problem"

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    I then navigate to:

    Settings > Email & App Accounts


    I then click on the suspect account (my email address linked to my old University which I have since graduated from (I had it linked to the Windows Mail app & to use Microsoft365).


    This gives me an option to 'Manage' the account:

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    The issue being 'Manage' causes a sign-in page to open up, which I can no longer do as my email has been closed by the University.


    Any ideas?

    :)
     
    HarryGB, Feb 6, 2019
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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:
      Code:
      net user test /del
     
    Vesao, Feb 6, 2019
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  3. Allan Mej Win User
    Windows hello removal from an account I no longer have access to.

    Just a quick recap, you've set up Windows Hello on a user account on your
    PC that is associated with a business account you no longer have access to. Is that right? If that is the case, you could simply
    remove the user account on your PC. You will need an administrator account in order to remove a user account. To remove a user account on your PC, follow these steps:

    • Go to Settings>Accounts>Family & other users.
    • Select the user account that you want to remove.
    • Click Remove.
    • You'll be prompted again, click Delete account and data.

      (Note: Removing a user account deletes all the data the is saved in it)

    Upon removing that account on your PC, you can now set up Windows Hello.

    Do get back to us if you need further assistance.
     
    Allan Mej, Feb 6, 2019
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  4. DTG1 Win User

    How do I remove an account from Windows that I no longer have access to?

    Cannot access shared network drive


    Personally, I wouldnt use Everyone. If anyone hacks into you, they have full access to everything and can demolish everything on your raid. I would rather set up accounts and access separately for each person. That way, I know who did all that damage. In the end with a little extra work, I feel more secure by using Authenticated Users.


    If this helps.
    step 1 create non-microsoft account and without email and address without admin rights
    step 2 share a drive or folder to specific user account (if Everyone is listed, remove it)
    step 3 set security > add Authenticated Users (if more than 1 account) or add specific users
    step 3a remove Everyone from list
    step 3b uncheck full control and write for all items listed except SYSTEM and Admin account.
    step 4 right click Start > Computer Management > System Tools > Shared Folders > Shares ... to verify settings and change anything else. You can also see the number of connections to each share here.
     
    DTG1, Feb 6, 2019
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