To remove a domain account from Windows 10, you typically remove the associated user profile from the specific computer.
When you remove a domain account from a Windows 10 computer, you are actually removing the local user profile that was created when that domain user logged in. This profile contains their settings, documents, and other data stored locally on that machine. The domain account itself still exists on the domain server.
Here are the steps to remove a user profile associated with a domain account from your Windows 10 PC, based on the provided reference:
Step-by-Step Process
- Open Windows Settings: You can do this by clicking the Start button and selecting the gear icon, or by pressing
Windows key + I. - Search for Advanced System Settings: In the Settings search bar, type "Advanced System Settings" and select "View advanced system settings" from the search results. This opens the System Properties window.
- Access User Profiles: In the System Properties window, navigate to the "Advanced" tab. Under the "User Profiles" section, click the Settings button. This will open the User Profiles dialog box.
- Select and Delete Profile:
- In the User Profiles dialog box, you will see a list of user profiles stored on the computer.
- Select the user profile that corresponds to the domain account you want to remove. Domain user profiles are typically listed with the domain name followed by a backslash and the username (e.g.,
MYDOMAIN\username). - Click the Delete button.
Important Considerations:
- Deleting a user profile will remove all data stored within that profile folder (like Documents, Pictures, Desktop, etc.) on the local machine. Ensure you have backed up any necessary files before proceeding.
- You must be logged in with an administrator account on the Windows 10 computer to perform these steps.
- This action only removes the profile from this specific computer. The domain account itself remains active within the domain unless it is disabled or deleted by a domain administrator.
By following these steps, you effectively remove the local presence of the domain account and its associated data from your Windows 10 machine.
