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Remove Account from Windows 11: Best Ways to Properly Do It
Upon deleting a user’s account, also delete all associated files
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Updated onSeptember 13, 2024
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One of the good things about PCs is that you can create different user accounts for different purposes. However, some users are enquiring how to remove a user account on Windows 11 instead.
This guide will show you different ways to do this, irrespective of the type of account you want to delete.
What is a local user account, and why do you need it?
A local user account is another instance of the operating system with its own settings, software, and, most of all, different management rights.
In other words, as an administrator of the system, you cancreate different local accountsfor multiple users and, at the same time, limit their rights to manage some resources. For instance, you can block their right to install apps or set some rules.
This is particularly important when you set up a local account for your children or family. So, if you’re using the same computer as your family, it’s best to have an account for each one. This way, you will avoid clutter, and everyone will have their own privacy.
But if you are removing accounts due to privacy or performance-related issues, it’s wise to simplysign out other users in Windows 11. Or you may also considerremoving accounts used by other apps to avoid unnecessary notifications.
How can I remove an account from Windows 11?
1. Create a local account
First, you need to know that you cannot remove a Microsoft account from the PC if you don’t have another available Microsoft or local account with administrative privileges in place.
So, if the account you’re trying to remove is the only one on your computer, you will need to create a local account.
2. Remove a Microsoft account using Settings
Now, you can manually remove a local user’s account on your Windows 11 device via Settings. From there, you can configure all the accounts on your computer. Moreover, you can delete all the associated data with that account.
- Make sure you are logged in as an administrator in Windows 11. If you are not, do so.
2.Click on theWindowsbutton and then chooseSettings.
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Choose theAccountsoption from the left, then selectFamily and other usersfrom the menu on the right.
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Navigate to theOther userssection.
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Select theuser you want to delete. In our case, we want to remove the account called WindowsReport.
6.Click theRemovebutton to delete it.
7.Next, press theDelete account and databutton.
Now that you have deleted the user’s account, you need to also manually remove the user’s profile folder.
- Press theWindowskey +Eto openFile Manager.
9.Navigate toThis PCand double-click on theC:drive.
10.Now, double-click on theUsersfolder.
11.Right-click on the user account folder that you want to delete, in our case, WindowsReport, and select theDeleteicon.
It’s important to know that it’s not enough to delete a user’s account from the Computer Management console. You also need to delete the user’s profile folder.
By doing so, you will free up a lot of space in the process. The procedure is pretty easy to follow, so just apply the steps above to get it done quickly.
3. Remove a Microsoft account using User Accounts
4. Remove a Microsoft account using Control Panel
The last option of deleting the Microsoft account is better because it offers a way of backing up the data in the user’s account.
How do I delete an administrator account in Windows 11?
The methods of removing an administrator account on Windows 11 are the same as the ones shown above. However, you need to have another administrator account to do this. You can temporarilyenable the hidden admin accountand once you havecreated a new admin account, you can disable it.
We have reached the end of this guide on how to remove an account on Windows 11. You can always try any of our methods, as they all work effectively.
Similarly, if you want to knowhow to change the password and username in Windows 11, check our detailed guide to do it quickly.
Did you succeed in deleting the user account? If you need more information, please leave us a note in the comments section below.
More about the topics:user accounts,Windows 11
Vladimir Popescu
Being an artist his entire life while also playing handball at a professional level, Vladimir has also developed a passion for all things computer-related.
With an innate fascination for research and analysis, and realizing many other people share his passion for this subject, he delved into writing Windows-related articles, so other people can also benefit from the acquired information.
When not writing kick-ass articles, Vladimir likes to spend his time doing Crossfit and creating art.
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