How To Unlink Microsoft Account From Windows 10?

If you've used your Microsoft account to sign in to Windows 10, you might wonder how to unlink Microsoft account from Windows 10? The reason for asking this question is simple: sometimes, you want unlink your Microsoft account from Windows 10 and you don't know how to do it.

Using Windows 10 along with a Microsoft account is a lot easier as it syncs your data and settings across different mediums. You can even choose to install an application on multiple devices and log in to Windows ID-authenticated services with ease.

Before we get into ways of unlinking your Microsoft account on Windows 10, let us first get to know what a Microsoft account is and how it can be used.

What is a Microsoft account?

For starters, a Microsoft account is one that has an email and password which can be used to log in to a Windows device.

A Microsoft account allows you to access various tools and services powered by Microsoft. This includes productivity tools to create and edit videos, documents, and other files and communication tools for you to connect and collaborate with others through chat and email.

Without a Microsoft account, you will not be able to access the packages and other productivity suites since these tools utilize cloud storage. From your Microsoft Outlook contacts list to your cloud-saved Microsoft Office document, everything is linked to your Microsoft account. Regardless of the programs or tools you use, you only need one account to access them all.

Using a Microsoft account not only enables a seamless integration of Microsoft services, but also ensures the security of your data and settings. However, you may want to unlink your Microsoft account from your Windows 10 for various reasons.

Here is a guide to help you unlink your Microsoft account from Windows 10.

Method 1:  Switch to a local account

In this method, you will need the Microsoft password or PIN for the account you want to unlink. If you do not have the password or PIN, proceed to the next method instead.

1. Sign into Windows using the Microsoft account you want to unlink.
2. Press the Windows key + I to open Windows Settings immediately.
3. Click Accounts.
4. Locate and click Sign in with a local account instead.
5. Click Next.
6. Enter your Microsoft account password or PIN.
7. Type the username and password for your local account, then click Next. Note: Password and password hint are optional. However, you need to specify a username for the local account.
8. Finally, click Sign out and Finish to unlink your Microsoft account.

Once you have clicked Sign out and then Finish, you will automatically be signed out of your Microsoft account. When you are at the login screen, sign in with the local account you just created.

Method 2:  Remove the Microsoft account using a local administrator account

This method works best if a local administrator account is available on your device. Make sure this account is not the one you want to unlink. If there is no administrator account available, you need to create one.

1. Sign into Windows using the local administrator account.
2. Press the Windows key + I to open Windows Settings immediately.
3. Click Accounts.
4. Go to the Family & other users tab.
5. Select the Microsoft account you want to unlink, then click Remove.
6. Click Delete account and data to confirm account removal.

After clicking Delete account and data, the Microsoft account data and settings will no longer be accessible from your device.

Summary:  How to Unlink Microsoft Account from Windows 10?

• Many users find it convenient to log into Windows 10 with their Microsoft accounts (formerly known as Live).
• When you use a Microsoft account on your Windows 10 PC, you can manage all your Windows settings across all the devices with the same account.
• If you want to unlink your Microsoft Account from any of your Windows 10 devices, here is how it can be done.
• Open the Settings app, go to Accounts > Your info, and then click Sign in with a local account instead.
• A new window pops up, asking for your current password.
• Here is where you enter the password of the Microsoft Account that you are using to sign into Windows 10.
• In the next screen type a username and password for this local account.
• Click Next then wait for a few moments or minutes while the system converts your Microsoft account into a local one; during this time, it also signs out of all apps (including Microsoft Store) and deletes associated files and some other data from your device.
• Finally, you will see a confirmation screen where you need to make sure that everything is working fine on the system.
• If you want.

Conclusion

The instructions mentioned above are some ways in which you can remove a Microsoft account from your Windows 10 PC. By following these instructions, you will no longer be able to access your Microsoft tools and services from your device the same way you did before.