Here's how to completely remove a Microsoft account on a Windows 10 computer

For some reason you want to completely delete your Microsoft account on a Windows 10 computer and on the Microsoft Web site, but you don't know how to do it?

In the article below, Network Administrator will guide you how to completely delete your Microsoft account on both Windows 10 computers and on Microsoft Web site.

1. How to create a Local account on a Windows 10 computer?

Before deleting your Microsoft account on the web, first make sure that you have removed your Microsoft account on your Windows 10 computer.

To do this you must log in on another account - such as a Local account. If you do not have a Local account, you can create a new Local account.

1. Press the Windows + R key combination to open the Run command window.

2. On the Run command window, type netplwiz and press Enter or click OK.

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3. Next click on Add.

4. Click Sign in without a Microsoft account (not recommended).

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5. Click to select Local account.

6. Enter the username (username) and password you want to create.

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7. Click Next.

8. Click Finish.

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Log out of the Microsoft account you want to delete, then log back in with the Local account you just created.

2. Remove your Microsoft account on Windows 10 computer

After logging in with another account, take the next steps to delete your Microsoft account on your Windows 10 computer.

1. Click the Start button.

2. Click Settings.

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3. Click Accounts.

4. Scroll down to find and click on the Microsoft account you want to delete.

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5. Click Remove .

6. Click Yes to delete your Microsoft account.

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From now on, the Microsoft account has been deleted on your computer.

3. How to completely remove your Microsoft account?

After deleting your Microsoft account on your computer, the next step is to delete your Microsoft account on the Microsoft website.

1. Open any browser on your computer.

2. Navigate to the Microsoft account close website.

3. Next enter your Microsoft account username in the Email or Phone frame.

4. Enter your Microsoft account password in the Password box.

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5. Click Sign in.

6. Enter the last 4 digits of your phone number associated with your Microsoft account to delete your Microsoft account.

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7. Click Send code .

8. Enter the code that you received via text message or voice call.

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9. Click Submit .

10. Click select No thanks .

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11. Click Next .

12. Check the box next to each section you read.

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13. Click on the arrow on the drop-down menu next to Select a reason.

14. Choose a reason you want to close your account.

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15. Click on Mark account for closure.

16. Click Done to finish.

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Your Microsoft account will be permanently deleted after 60 days.

Refer to some of the following articles:

1. Unlock hidden features on Windows 10 with some Registry tricks

1. Instructions for setting up BIOS and UEFI passwords to protect data on your Windows 10 computer safely

1. How to re-activate Windows 10 after changing the hardware?

Good luck!