How to remove a Microsoft account from Windows 11

While many people love porting their Microsoft account to their new Windows 11 PC, just as many hate the experience. One of the nicest things about having a new computer is how little tabs it has over you, and letting Microsoft in from the beginning — especially in a way that feels required — is a bit letdown for privacy minded people.

Contents Removing a Microsoft account from Windows 11 Removing a work or school account from Windows 11 To make matters worse, getting rid of your account feels tricky. It not only feels like it, Microsoft is your direct antagonist in getting the privacy you want. Luckily, you can make a local account that is disconnected from the rest of your life to gain back the personal feel of your computer.

Here’s how: Recommended Videos Removing a Microsoft account from Windows 11 Image used with permission by copyright holder If you have Windows 11, you’ll need some sort of an account on the computer. But, that account doesn’t need to be cloud connected. You can use a local account, with no ties to your other doings, instead.

With this method, you don’t lose any files or your personal information. Related Microsoft Copilot: tips and tricks for using AI in Windows Microsoft plans to charge for Windows 10 updates in the future How to save your data from Google’s purge of inactive accounts Step 1: Go to Windows 11 settings with Windows Key and I on the keyboard.

Step 2: Click the Accounts section in the sidebar. Step 3: Click Your Info and choose Sign in with a local account instead. Step 4: Click next and enter your password to confirm. Step 5: Follow the steps on the screen and enter your information. Removing a work or school account from Windows 11 Fortunately, your Windows 11 work or school account can be removed completely and it is quite easy: Step 1: Go to Windows 11 settings with Windows Key and I on the keyboard.

Step 2: Click the Accounts section in the sidebar. Step 3: Click Access work or school and click the Disconnect button. Editors' Recommendations The best Windows 11 keyboard shortcuts Windows 12 could repeat Windows 11’s big mistake Windows 11 may replace a favorite shortcut with more AI Windows is just an application now Windows 11 will soon harness your GPU for generative AI.