Windows 10: I'd like to remove 2 extra accounts.

Using Windows 11 - I'd like to remove 2 extra accounts. They are 1. Work, no longer connected to the organisation & 2. An outlook email that I've never used. I've followed the suggested instructions without luck. I go to Home > Settings > Accounts. The only account that has the Remove button is the one I want to keep. Please note, the 3 accounts are in Emails & Accounts setting. There are no accounts in Family or Other Users.Thanks and Happy New Year.Laura

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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:

 

Issues with logging into Windows 10 and extra account is displayed at the login page. Windows 10 is automatically signed itn.

Hi Thaker,

I realize the inconvenience you are experiencing with Windows 10. I will certainly help you.

This issue might occur if there is change in user account settings.

I suggest you to follow the steps below to remove the extra account and also try to check mark on
User must enter a user name and password to use this computer option
in the user account settings.

Step 1: I recommend you to check if k if the extra user account is present in the user account settings.

1. First login with Microsoft Account.

2. Then after logging into it, press Windows logo key +R Key.

3. In the Run box, type "ms-settings:" without the quotes and hit on Enter Key. This opens Settings.

4. Select Accounts > Your account >Family & other users (or Other users, if you’re using Windows 10 Enterprise).

5. Under Other users, select Add someone else to this PC.

6. Check if another user account is listed under it.

7. If another user account is listed, then click on it and the select Remove.

Step 2: I suggest you to make change in how user is logging into the computer and to automatically login to the computer. Check if it helps.

1. Press Windows Key + R Key.

2. Type “netplwiz” without the quotes in the run box and hit on
Enter Key.

3. Check mark on User must enter a user name and password to use this computer.

4. Click on Apply and click on
Ok.

5. Then restart your computer and check the issue.

Please get back to us with an update on issue with extra account, we will be happy to help.

Thank you.

 

Phantom Account or extra user account is getting generated in Windows 10 while giving administrative privilege to a user account.

Hi Ron,



Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.



I understand that you are facing issues with Windows 10. I apologize for the inconvenience caused to you.

The issue could occur if there is change in user settings.

To assist you better, please provide us the below information:

• Have you made any changes to the computer prior to the issue?
• When you say that "The two accounts, myself and Victor’s, were also there", is the victor's user account a Local Account or Microsoft Account?

Refer to the below steps and check if it helps.

Step 1: I suggest you to try to check for the phantom account by logging in as Administrator account and then try to remove the extra account.

1. Click on Search bar.

2. Then click on "User Accounts" without the quotes in the search bar and click on it.

3. Click on Manage another account.

4. Check if extra account is present or not. Then try to delete it.

Step 2: Try to perform below steps to disable user login screen and to login without entering the user name and password.

1. Click on Search bar.

2. Type "Power Options" without the quotes in the search bar and click on it.

3. Then click on Require a password on a wakeup.

4. Click on Change settings that currently unavailable.

5. Click on Don't require a password.

6. Click on Save changes.

Reply to us with the information, so that we can assist you better.

Let us know if you need any further assistance on Windows related issues and we will be glad to help.