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How do I remove my account in Windows 11?

Published in Windows 11 Accounts 2 mins read

To remove an account in Windows 11, follow these steps:

  1. Click the Start button.
  2. Go to Settings. You can find this by searching for "Settings" or by clicking the gear icon in the Start menu.
  3. Select Accounts.
  4. In the left-hand pane, click on Family & other users.
  5. Under the "Other users" section, find the account you want to remove and click on it.
  6. Click the Remove button.
  7. You'll be prompted to confirm. Click Delete account and data. This will remove the account and all associated data.

Important Considerations Before Removing an Account:

  • Data Loss: Deleting an account also deletes all files, settings, and data associated with that account. Ensure you have backed up any important files before proceeding. Consider copying the user's profile folder to an external drive. This folder is typically located in C:\Users\AccountName.
  • Administrator Privileges: You need administrator privileges to remove another user account.
  • Microsoft Account vs. Local Account: If the account is a Microsoft account, removing it will only remove it from that PC. The Microsoft account itself will remain active, and the user can still use it on other devices. If it's a local account, it is completely removed from the PC.
  • Primary Account: You cannot remove the primary account currently in use. You must sign in with another administrator account to remove the other account.

Step-by-Step Breakdown:

Step Action Description
1 Open Settings Click Start and select Settings (or search for it).
2 Navigate to Accounts In the Settings window, select the "Accounts" option.
3 Go to Family & other users In the left pane, click on "Family & other users".
4 Select the Account to Remove Under the "Other users" section, choose the account that you want to delete.
5 Click Remove A "Remove" button should appear. Click it.
6 Confirm Account Deletion A confirmation dialog will appear. Click "Delete account and data".

Removing an account is a permanent action. Ensure you back up all necessary data before proceeding!

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