To remove your domain account from Windows 7, follow these steps:
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Go to Start. Click the Windows start button.
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Right-click "Computer" and select "Properties." This opens the System window.
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Select "Advanced System Settings." (If you are on Windows XP, skip this step.) You'll find this on the left-hand side of the System window.
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Choose the "Advanced" Tab. In the System Properties window, click on the "Advanced" tab.
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Under "User Profiles," select "Settings." You'll find the "User Profiles" section near the bottom. Click the "Settings" button. Be patient, as enumerating the user profiles may take some time.
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Select the username you wish to delete and select "Delete." Choose the profile of the domain account you want to remove from the list, and then click the "Delete" button.
Important Considerations:
- Data Loss: Deleting a user profile will remove all files, settings, and data associated with that account from the computer. Make sure to back up any important files before proceeding!
- Domain Administrator: If you are deleting the last domain account on the machine, you may encounter issues with domain connectivity. Ensure you have a local administrator account set up before removing all domain accounts.
- Permissions: You will need administrative privileges on the computer to remove a user profile.
