Windows 10: Removing a cancelled Microsoft user account

Discus and support Removing a cancelled Microsoft user account in Windows Hello & Lockscreen to solve the problem; How do I remove an old Microsoft user account? I'm using Windows 10. I linked my work account to my personal laptop, but now I've left that company,... Discussion in 'Windows Hello & Lockscreen' started by AcuMan-2013, Jan 29, 2020.

  1. ACUMAN-2013
    AcuMan-2013 Win User

    Removing a cancelled Microsoft user account


    How do I remove an old Microsoft user account? I'm using Windows 10.

    I linked my work account to my personal laptop, but now I've left that company, my account has been closed at their end and I can't remember my old password. I've left it sitting on my laptop for several years, but I keep getting a message that there is a problem with the account, so I'd like to remove it. The problem is I can't log in to fix it or remove it.



    Moved from: Outlook.com / My Account and information / Close my account

    :)
     
    AcuMan-2013, Jan 29, 2020
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  2. VESAO
    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, Jan 29, 2020
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  3. SACHIN VENKATESH
    Sachin Venkatesh Win User
    removing user account

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community.

    I would suggest you to follow the below steps and check if it helps.

    • Press Windows + X keys, select Control Panel.
    • Select User accounts.
    • Select Manage other accounts.
    • Double click on the account you want to delete and select
      Delete the account.
    • Follow the instructions and check if it helps.
    Keep us posted to help you better.
     
    Sachin Venkatesh, Jan 29, 2020
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  4. CHRISTIAN MART
    Christian Mart Win User

    Removing a cancelled Microsoft user account

    How to completely remove all traces of a Microsoft Account from a local User Account

    Hi,

    To assist you with your concern on removing traces of Microsoft Account on your local account, you may do the following steps:

    • Go to Control Panel.
    • Select User Accounts.
    • Click on User Accounts.
    • Select Manage User Accounts - here you can delete the traces of the Microsoft Account.

    Let us know how it goes.
     
    Christian Mart, Jan 29, 2020
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