Can I delete my Xbox account but not my Microsoft account?

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I don't like to give bad news but nope. Unfortunately there is no way to delete only the Xbox profile from your Microsoft account. Was this reply helpful?

Can I unlink my Xbox account from Microsoft account?

It is not possible to remove your Xbox account from one Microsoft account and put it into another Microsoft account.

What happens if I remove Xbox from Microsoft account?

Before you completely delete your Xbox Live account, you should know that once you request deletion, it's gone forever – and that includes all your games, funds, subscriptions, and everything you have on the account.

Does deleting a user account delete the Microsoft account?

Select the person's name or email address, then select Remove. Read the disclosure and select Delete account and data. Note that this will not delete the person's Microsoft account, but it will remove their sign-in info and account data from your PC.

Does deleting Microsoft account delete Xbox account?

For an online account, simply sign in and select "delete my account." If you have a profile or gamer tag associated with your Xbox Live gamertag, then this will be removed along with the associated information.

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Does deleting a Microsoft account delete everything?

If the account you want to delete is a Microsoft account, you will lose everything related to that account that is stored anywhere and you will lose access to all the services of a Microsoft account, including things like OneDrive, Office, Xbox, ... even this community forum.

What are the consequences of deleting Microsoft account?

Important: When you close your Microsoft account, your email and contacts are deleted from our servers and can't be recovered. If you use your Microsoft account with Xbox, Skype, OneDrive, or other Microsoft services, you'll no longer be able to access those services.

How do I permanently delete my Xbox account?

How do I clear my Microsoft account?

How long until a Microsoft account is deleted?

If you close your Microsoft account, there's a 60-day grace period during which you can change your mind and reopen your account. After 60 days, your Microsoft account will be permanently deleted. See How to close your Microsoft account for more info. Go to account.microsoft.com and sign in.

Is Xbox account tied to Microsoft account?

To use Xbox features and services, your Xbox profile is required to be linked to a Microsoft account. Keeping your account info updated makes it easier for Microsoft/Xbox to contact you when something comes up, and it helps avoid problems when trying to make purchases from the Microsoft Store.

Is your Xbox account the same as your Microsoft account?

A Microsoft account is not the same thing as an Xbox account, although you can use the same email address for both.

Is Microsoft account and Xbox account different?

The Microsoft Store account provides access to owned games, subscription benefits, and other Xbox app purchases made by that account. The Xbox account is used for game streaming access, in-game purchases, achievements, and friends. In most cases, it's best if the Microsoft Store and Xbox accounts are the same.

Can I move an Xbox account to another Microsoft account?

Unfortunately that is not possible. Xbox accounts and Microsoft accounts are essentially the same thing. Nothing can be transferred between accounts.

Can I have 2 Xbox accounts on one Microsoft account?

You can only sign in to the Xbox app for Windows PC and Xbox Console Companion app with one Microsoft account at a time. However, you can switch between different Microsoft accounts.

What happens if I change my Microsoft account on Xbox?

Each Xbox profile is associated with ONE MS account once it is put onto that account it can not be changed. Hence NO profiles can be moved between MS Accounts. The ONLY thing that can be changed is what email address is used to sign into that account/profile.

How do I delete my Microsoft account without resetting it?

How do I delete my Microsoft account without deleting files?

Go to Settings > Accounts > Your Info and click the link below your MS Account to Change to Local Account: http://www.zdnet.com/article/windows-10-tip-swi... Then sign in online to your Microsoft Account at https://account.microsoft.com/ to Manage it including changing email addresses, name, or to delete the account.

Why can't i remove an account from Microsoft?

Method 1: Switch to a Local account. To remove your Microsoft account from Windows 10 (or Windows 11), you must sign in to Windows with a local account. So, if you sign in to Windows with a Microsoft account and it is the only MS account on Windows,* first switch to a local account, and then remove the MS account.

Can a deleted Microsoft account be recovered?

Restore a user - Microsoft 365 admin

Within 30 days after deleting a user account, you can restore the account and all data, and the user can sign in with the same account.

Can you change your Microsoft account without losing everything?

If you change Microsoft Accounts on that user profile, all files stored on your PC will not be affected, if you have files stored on OneDrive online, they would not be accessible from the new Microsoft Account.

Can you delete a Microsoft account and reuse the email?

No, any Microsoft addresses in a deleted account cannot be used again.

How do I delete a Microsoft account and start over?

To delete your account, navigate to the "Close my account page". Sign in with your account, agree to the terms, then "Mark account for closure".

Why does Xbox need a Microsoft account?

You'll need an account to play games and access other experiences on your Xbox console, Windows PC, and Xbox mobile apps. If you don't already have an account, you can create one for free.