If for any reason, you do not want to use Microsoft Account on your computer, you can either convert the Microsoft Account to Local Account or remove the Microsoft Account from your Windows computer.
When you remove Microsoft Account from the computer, all the data associated with your Microsoft Account, including all files located on the Desktop and stored in Documents, Pictures, Music, and Downloads folders will be deleted.
Hence, make sure that you transfer all your Files, Photos and other data to an External Storage Drive or to another Location on the computer, before going ahead with the steps to remove Microsoft Account from your computer.
Another impact of removing Microsoft Account is that you won’t be able to setup Find My Device on your computer, which allows you to Find, Lock or Erase your lost or stolen device.
The good news is that you can always add back the Microsoft Account to your computer at any time and enjoy all the benefits of using a Microsoft Account.
Remove Microsoft Account from Windows 10/11
In order to Remove Microsoft Account, you need to be logged out from Microsoft Account and logged-in to the computer using a Local Account with Admin Privileges.
If you do not have a Local Account with Admin Privileges, you can create one by using steps as provided in this guide: How to Create Local Account in Windows 11/10.
1. Remove Microsoft Account Using Settings in Windows 11
You can follow the steps below to remove Microsoft Account from a Windows 11 computer using Settings.
1. Open Settings on your computer.
2. On the Settings screen, select Accounts in the left-pane. In the right-pane, scroll down and click on Other Users.
3. On Other Users screen, select your Microsoft Account and click on the Remove option.
4. On Delete Account and Data screen, click on Delete account and data button.
As mentioned above, all the data present in your Microsoft Account will be deleted and the Microsoft Account will be removed from your computer.
2. Remove Microsoft Account from Windows 10 Computer
Follow the steps below to remove Microsoft Account from a Windows 10 computer using Settings.
1. Open Settings > click on Accounts Icon.
2. Select Family & other people option in the left-pane. In the right-pane, select your Microsoft Account and click on the Remove option.
Note: The User Account that you are currently signed in does not appear under list of Accounts.
3. On the next screen, click on Delete account and data button.
As mentioned earlier, all the data present in your Microsoft Account will be deleted and the Microsoft account will be removed from your computer.
3. Remove Microsoft Account Using Run Command
An easy way to remove Microsoft Account from a Windows 11/10 computer is by using the netplwiz command.
1. Right-click on the Start button and click on Run.
2. In the Run Command window, type netplwiz and click on OK.
3. On the User Accounts screen, select the Microsoft Account that you want to remove from the computer and click on the Remove button.
4. On the User Accounts pop-up, click on Yes to remove the Microsoft Account from your computer.
3. Remove Microsoft Account Using Command Prompt
On both Windows 11 and Windows 10 computers, you can delete Microsoft Account using the Command prompt.
1. Type CMD in the search bar > right-click on Command Prompt and click on Run As Administrator.
2. On the Command Prompt screen, type net user username /delete and press the enter key.
Note: Replace the username with the name of your Microsoft Account.
5. Unlink the Computer from Microsoft Account
If you do not have access to the computer, you can unlink the computer from Microsoft Account by going to to your Microsoft Account page on the internet.
1. Using a computer or phone go to account.microsoft.com.
2. Click on Login > enter Email Address and Password to login to your Microsoft Account.
3. Once you are logged-in, select the Devices tab and click on See Details link.
4. On the next screen, click on Remove this device option.
5. On the pop-up, select I’m ready to remove this device and click on Remove.