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Does factory reset remove Microsoft account?

If you are keeping your files, no. A reset would not remove your Microsoft Account.
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Does Resetting Windows 10 remove accounts?

Reset will reinstall Windows 10, if you choose to keep nothing, all files from the old Windows installation will be transfered to the Windows. old folder. The user profile will be transfered, so the user would still need to know, the password to that profile.
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Will I lose my Microsoft account if I factory reset my laptop?

Yes you will lose Office, and all of your other applications and personal data files.
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Will factory reset delete my Xbox account?

Warning Resetting your console to its factory defaults erases all accounts, saved games, settings, and home Xbox associations.
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Is Microsoft Office deleted after reset?

If you don't see Office on your device after doing a Recovery in Windows (also known as Push Button Reset), you must reinstall Office by following the steps in the ReadMe file that was copied to your desktop after the recovery completed.
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How do I get Microsoft Office back after factory reset?

Reinstalling Office after factory reset
  1. If you've already activated Office, sign out and then sign in with the Microsoft account you used to activate Office.
  2. If you have Office but haven't activated it, you can use your product key to activate. ...
  3. If you don't have Office, you can buy it in the Office store.
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How long until an Xbox account gets deleted?

As long as you don't delete your Microsoft account, your data will be retained for at least 12 months after you cancel your subscription, so you can start back where you left off.
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Does Microsoft delete old Xbox accounts?

Usually when an account is inactive for 5 years it is deleted. However, the gamer tag may not be released at that time. Also some people make accounts sign into Xbox.com and never play a game so the account is active. They may only use it for Netflix or other apps.
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Can I delete my Xbox account without deleting Microsoft account?

Unfortunately there is no way to delete only the Xbox profile from your Microsoft account. Was this reply helpful?
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How do I completely remove my Microsoft account from a laptop?

Select Start > Settings > Accounts > Email & accounts . Select the account you wish to remove, then select Remove. Select Yes to confirm your actions.
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How do I remove a Microsoft account from my computer without a password?

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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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Does a factory reset remove users?

Does a factory reset remove accounts? No. Resetting a device to factory settings will log you out and might delete the apps associated with your account from your device's memory. Factory reset won't delete your Google, Facebook, Instagram, or any other accounts.
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What happens to Windows 10 after factory reset?

Resetting reinstalls Windows 10, but lets you choose whether to keep your files or remove them, and then reinstalls Windows. You can reset your PC from Settings, the sign-in screen, or by using a recovery drive or installation media.
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Does a factory reset delete everything?

A factory data reset erases your data from the phone. While data stored in your Google Account can be restored, all apps and their data will be uninstalled.
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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.
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Will I lose my games if I make a new Microsoft account?

Game Data and purchases cannot be transferred between Microsoft accounts. If you make a new account, it will let you make a new gamertag but your data/purchases will still only be on your old one.
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Does deleting a Microsoft account delete all the data?

You'll lose access to all services and products associated with your Microsoft account, including Outlook, OneDrive, Skype, and more. Your data, such as emails, contacts, and files stored on OneDrive, will be permanently deleted and cannot be retrieved.
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What to do if someone stole your Xbox account?

What to do if your Xbox gets stolen
  1. Sign in to your Microsoft account. ...
  2. Go to Security > Password security.
  3. Select Change my password to reset the password for your Microsoft account.
  4. Verify that you're the account owner by receiving a security code.
  5. Enter your current password.
  6. Enter and confirm your new password.
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Should I delete my Xbox account before selling?

If you're planning to sell or gift your Windows 10 device or your Xbox One console, make sure you've removed all personal info from it.
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Can a Microsoft account be recovered?

The recovery form is available at https://account.live.com/acsr. Collect as much information as you can about any Microsoft services you may have used with this account. The more information you can include when filling out the form, the better the chance you'll have of regaining access to your account.
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What if I can't recover my Microsoft account?

If your Microsoft account recovery request wasn't granted, you can keep trying as many times as you want, up to two times per day. We recommend that you review the guidance for filling out the recovery form before trying the form again.
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Why does it say my Microsoft account doesn't exist?

In addition, the error "Microsoft Account does not exist" usually means: The person is logging in using an Alias. If the user renamed the affected email address into a new account, the original account will become an Alias.
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