This article explains how to remove a Microsoft account from Windows 10.
Having different accounts on a shared computer allows multiple people to use the same device, giving each their login screen credentials and access to their files, preferred browsers, and desktop settings. The lock screen also saves your files when you are away from your computer.
Even if you use the same computer for personal projects and work or school, you may want to add and remove a Microsoft account from Windows 10.
How to Remove Any Person’s Credentials from Windows 10
- Select Start > Settings > Accounts > Family & other users.
- Select the person’s name or email address, and then select Delete. Note that this does not remove the person’s Microsoft account, it only removes their sign-in information from the computer.
How to Add Microsoft Accounts to Your Work or School Computer Windows 10
The best approach is for everyone who uses a computer at work or school to have their own Microsoft account. Learn more about Microsoft accounts at Sign in with a Microsoft account.
- To add someone with an existing Microsoft account:
- Select Start > Settings > Accounts > Other Users (may be labelled Other People or Family and Other Users in some versions of Windows).
- In the Business or school users section, select Add a business or school user.
- Enter this person’s user account, select an account type, and then select Add.
Remove Someone’s Microsoft Account from Windows 10
- Select Start > Settings > Accounts > Other Users.
- Select the person’s name or email address, and then select Delete.
- Read the message and select Delete account and data. Note that this won’t remove that person’s Microsoft account but will remove their account and login screen information from your computer.
Add Work or School Microsoft Accounts to Your Computer in Windows 10
If you use the same computer for both personal work and study or work, add multiple accounts to your computer for easier access to the files, applications, and information associated with each account. When you get access to work or school, you’re signed in to your organization’s domain and have access to its resources.
- To add another account to your computer:
- Select Start > Settings > Accounts > Access work or school.
- Select Connect and then follow the instructions to add accounts.
- If you want to remove your account from your computer in Windows 10:
- Select Start > Settings > Accounts > Access work or school.
- Select the account you want to remove, then select Sign Out.
- Select Yes to confirm your actions.
Please note that this will not completely delete your account, only remove access from your computer.
Note: If an account is the only account on a computer or the master account on a computer, it cannot be deleted.
Remove Microsoft Account from Windows 10 Used by Applications on Your Computer
- Select Start > Settings > Accounts > Email and Accounts.
- Select the tab you want to remove, then select Remove.
- Select Yes to confirm your actions.
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