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Can you recreate Microsoft account after deleting?

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.
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How do I delete and recreate my Microsoft account?

Select Start > Settings > Accounts > Other users. 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.
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What happens if I remove Microsoft account?

If the account you want to delete is a local account, you will lose everything related to that account that is stored on your computer. That will include your personal data, so be very sure to backup your personal data.
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What happens if I delete my Microsoft account from my computer?

Most of the settings will remain the same whether you are using a Microsoft or a local account. Your PC settings will no longer be backed up onto Microsoft servers. You can configure the PC to log in automatically with either type of account when the PC boots up.
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Can you create a new Microsoft account with same email?

Multiple Microsoft accounts with the same email address can* be created.
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Can you delete a Microsoft account and reuse the email?

No, any Microsoft addresses in a deleted account cannot be used again.
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Can you remake a Microsoft account?

Go to account.microsoft.com, select Sign in, and then choose Create one! If you'd rather create a new email address, choose Get a new email address, choose Next, and then follow the instructions.
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Will deleting my Microsoft account delete my email?

Deleting your Microsoft account will not affect your Gmail account. You can add an @outlook.com alias to the Microsoft account and just remove the Gmail address. Then you will still have a Microsoft account. Was this reply helpful?
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Does changing Microsoft account delete 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.
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Does removing Microsoft account delete files?

If you remove a user profile account, all personal files in that account will be deleted. You can find and backup your personal data in C:Users folder\ Your user profile name before removing it. But, if your account is linked to OneDrive, your files will remain as they are.
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Why would a Microsoft account be deleted?

Your account might be closed or deleted

After that 60 days, your account and data expire. Your account was closed because of inactivity If you haven't signed in to your account for a long time, it might expire due to inactivity, according to the following schedule.
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How do I recover a deleted user account?

On the Deleted users page, select the user that you want to restore, and then select Restore. On the Restore page, follow the instructions to set the password and select Restore. Any conflicting proxy addresses are automatically removed from the user you are restoring. Review the results, and then select Close.
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Is it necessary to have Microsoft account?

A Microsoft account is usually required to install and activate Office versions 2013 or later, and Microsoft 365 Family or Personal. You might already have a Microsoft account if you use a service like Outlook.com, OneDrive, Xbox, or Skype; or if you purchased Microsoft 365 or Office from the online Microsoft Store.
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How do I switch back to my Microsoft account?

Switch from a local account to a Microsoft account
  1. Select Start > Settings > Accounts > Your info.
  2. Select Sign in with a Microsoft account instead. You'll see this link only if you're using a local account. ...
  3. Follow the prompts to switch to your Microsoft account.
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How do I replace my Microsoft account?

Select Start , select and hold (or right-click) the account name icon (or picture), then select Switch user. Select the Start button on the taskbar. Then, on the left side of the Start menu, select the account name icon (or picture), then select a different user to switch to their account.
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How do I Delete my Microsoft account without resetting it?

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  1. Go to Cortana search line and type 'command'. Right click on 'command prompt'. ...
  2. Log in to "Administrator" account. Wait up until Windows sets up a new account.
  3. Now go to account settings and delete the account you wish to delete. ...
  4. Log out the Administrator account. ...
  5. Login to your newly created account.
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Is it OK to have two Microsoft accounts?

You can only be signed in with one Microsoft account at a time, but you can have multiple accounts (such as other family members or your work account) on your computer.
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What happens if you have two Microsoft accounts?

You cannot have two Microsoft accounts open simultaneously on one computer, one of the reason is that the accounts can be linked to different features. However, if you have multiple Microsoft accounts, you can create new users according to the accounts and add the accounts in the new users.
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What happens if you change Microsoft account email?

Your Microsoft account will not change, just the email address of it. Feel free to ask back any questions.
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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.
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Will deleting my Microsoft account delete my Outlook 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.
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Is My Microsoft password the same as my Gmail?

Because your Windows password is synchronized with your Google Account, you change your Google password, not your Windows password.
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Can you use the same email after deleting an account?

If you would like to use the same email address on a new account, you will first need change your email address on the existing account to any unused email address. You can edit your email address from your Account Settings.
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Is a Microsoft account the same as a Microsoft 365 account?

Your Microsoft Account is not your Business Office 365 account, they are two completely different accounts. One is owned by you as an individual and the other is managed by your company.
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Can I use my computer without a Microsoft account?

Switching to a local account

To do this, open the Settings app, then go to the Accounts section. Click Your info, then choose Sign in with a local account instead. Confirm that you want to sign out of your Microsoft account, and verify your identity. Then you'll need to set up your local account.
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