You can't directly remove your Microsoft account from the Chrome browser itself. Chrome uses profiles that are linked to Google accounts. However, you can remove the connection between your Microsoft account and Windows, and prevent Windows from syncing with your Chrome profile if it's signed in with a Google account. Here's how to remove your Microsoft account from Windows:
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Open Settings: Click the Start button, then click the Settings icon (usually a gear).
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Go to Accounts: In the Settings window, click on "Accounts".
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Access Email & Accounts or Sign-in Options: The specific wording may depend on your version of Windows. Look for something like "Email & accounts" or "Sign-in options".
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Remove the Microsoft Account:
- If using "Email & accounts", you'll see a list of accounts used by Windows. Locate your Microsoft account.
- Click on the Microsoft account you want to remove.
- Click the "Remove" button.
- Confirm the removal by clicking "Yes".
Important Considerations:
- Local Account: Removing your Microsoft account from Windows will switch your user account to a local account. This means your settings and files will remain on your computer, but they won't be synced with Microsoft's cloud services (OneDrive, etc.).
- Signing back in: If you want to use Microsoft services again, you can always sign back in with your Microsoft account.
- Google Account in Chrome: This process won't affect your Google account that's linked to your Chrome profile. To remove a Google account from Chrome, you'd need to sign out of that profile in Chrome itself. To do so, click your profile picture in Chrome, and select "Sign out".
Therefore, removing your Microsoft account is done at the Windows level, not directly within Chrome. Your Chrome profile is linked to a Google account instead.
