If you have recently switched to a different email provider or simply no longer want to use your Microsoft account on your laptop, you may be wondering how to remove it. While it may seem like a daunting task, removing your Microsoft account from your laptop is actually a simple process. In this article, we will guide you through the steps to remove your Microsoft account from your laptop.
Step 1: Sign Out of Your Microsoft Account
The first step to removing your Microsoft account from your laptop is to sign out of it. To do this, open the Start menu and click on your account icon in the top right corner. Then, click on “Sign out” from the drop-down menu. This will sign you out of your Microsoft account on your laptop.
Step 2: Remove Your Microsoft Account from Microsoft Authenticator App
If you have the Microsoft Authenticator app installed on your phone, you will need to remove your Microsoft account from it as well. Open the app and click on the three dots in the top right corner. Then, click on “Accounts” and select the account you want to remove. Click on “Remove account” and confirm the action. This will remove your Microsoft account from the app.
Step 3: Remove Your Microsoft Account from Your Laptop
Now that you have signed out of your Microsoft account and removed it from the Microsoft Authenticator app, you can proceed to remove it from your laptop. Open the Start menu and click on the gear icon to open the Settings menu. From there, click on “Accounts” and then select “Email & accounts” from the left menu. Under “Accounts used by other apps,” click on your Microsoft account and then click on “Remove.” Confirm the action and your Microsoft account will be removed from your laptop.
Step 4: Delete Your Microsoft Account
If you no longer want to use your Microsoft account at all, you can delete it completely. To do this, go to the Microsoft account website and sign in with your account credentials. Click on “Security” and then click on “More security options.” Under “Account security,” click on “Close my account.” Follow the prompts to confirm the action and your Microsoft account will be permanently deleted.
Conclusion
Removing your Microsoft account from your laptop is a simple process that can be completed in just a few steps. By following these steps, you can easily remove your Microsoft account and any associated apps from your laptop. Whether you are switching to a different email provider or simply no longer want to use your Microsoft account, these steps will help you remove it from your laptop with ease.
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