If you have a Microsoft account on your Windows 8 laptop, it’s likely that you’re used to logging in and using it to access your files, settings, and other accounts. However, if you want to remove your Microsoft account from your computer, there are a few steps you can take. First, open the Control Panel and click on the Accounts icon. Then click on the Manage Accounts button. Under the Accounts heading, select MicrosoftAccounts from the list of accounts that appear. If you don’t have a Microsoft account on your computer, select Other Accounts from the list of accounts that appear. Next, under the MicrosoftAccounts heading, click on Remove Account. You’ll be asked to confirm deletion of theMicrosoftAccounts account. If you’re prompted for a password or other security information, remember those details and don’t enter them into the box below; instead just click on Remove Account and finish deletion process. When finished deleting MicrosoftAccounts account from your computer, reboot your computer and enjoy using your new without any worries!
How to Add or Remove Microsoft Account on Windows 10?
If you’re using a touchscreen, tap the Start button and then select Settings. Select Accounts from the drop-down menu, scroll down and then select the Microsoft account you’d like to delete. Remove by clicking Yes after removing it.
To remove a connected account, go to Manage Your Connected Accounts, move the cursor over the account you want to delete, and then choose Delete. Choose Save. You can also remove email messages from a connected account after you’ve removed them from Outlook.com.
To switch between Local and Microsoft Accounts in Windows 8, open the Charms Bar (WinKey + C) and select “Change PC settings.” Then choose “Users” from the left-hand menu. Since we’re using a Local account, to begin with, click on “Switch to a Microsoft account.
In the Control Panel, go to System. Click the System icon. Select Change settings from the drop-down menu under the “Computer name, domain and workgroup settings” section on the right. On the “System Properties” window, you will see a button for Changing Settings.
Swipe to the right from the right edge of the screen, select Settings, then Change PC settings. Select Accounts, and then Sign-in options. Change your password by tapping or clicking Change your password and following the on-screen instructions.
