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Updated: January 27, 2021 1 Comment

Just like Google account, Microsoft allows you to access all its products like OneDrive, Skype, Outlook and others with just one account. However, if you want to close your Microsoft account for whatever reason, we’ve got you covered. In this article, we will guide you to delete your Microsoft account also teach you to remove your Microsoft account from your Windows 10 desktop or laptop.

How to delete your Microsoft account

  1. Go to the Microsoft account closure page.
  2. Sign in to your account.
    Microsoft account login to delete account
  3. Click on Next at the bottom left corner.
    Microsoft account delete warning
  4. Tick all the checkboxes on the page and select a reason for leaving Microsoft from the dropdown menu.
  5. Now, click on Mark account for closure at the bottom. Mark for Microsoft account deletion

Note : Your Microsoft account will be permanently deleted after 60 days of your account closure. 

What happens when you delete your Microsoft account?

  • You won’t have access to any Microsoft products, including Skype, Outlook, OneDrive and others.
  • All the data associated with the Microsoft account will be gone.
  • If you’ve previously earned any Microsoft certifications, passed exams or other transcripts, you’ll lose all of it.
  • Any purchased subscriptions or games will be gone.

How to remove Microsoft account from Windows 10

  • Open Windows Settings on your desktop or laptop.

Windows 10 desktop setting

  • Click on Accounts.

Windows 10 account settings

  • Click on Sign in with local account instead.

Windows 10 settings to create local account

  • Enter your Microsoft account’s password and click on Next.

Microsoft account verification for deletion

  • Now, enter your new username, and password. Re-enter your password and provide a hint for your password.
  • Click on the Next button.

Windows 10 Local account creation

  • Click on “Finish and Sign out”, you will be signed out of your account. Now login with your local account.

Microsoft account sign out on windows 10

  • Now go to the Accounts section again and choose the Email & app account option.

Windows 10 email and app settings

  • Select the Microsoft account that you want to delete and then click on remove and click on “Yes” to confirm.

Microsoft account remove confirmation

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  1. Naomie says

    June 1, 2019 at 3:49 pm

    I don’t want to delete my account just the doubles and the people I don’t know

    Reply

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