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How do I Delete a fake Microsoft account?

I have no other account Just one but Microsoft support says I have 2.
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  1. Go to Control Panel.
  2. Locate User Accounts.
  3. Click Manage User Accounts. If you are prompted, enter your credentials (username and password).
  4. Select the account you want to delete and click Delete the account.
  5. Click Delete the files.
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How do I delete a duplicate Microsoft account?

  1. Go to the Close your account page. Use this link to access the Close your account page. ...
  2. Enter your email address. Enter the email that you want to close into the prompt box.
  3. Enter your password. ...
  4. Click Next. ...
  5. Tick all the boxes. ...
  6. Click Mark account for closure. ...
  7. Click Done.
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How do I remove someone else's Microsoft account from my computer?

To remove a Microsoft account from your Windows 10 PC:
  1. Click the Start button, and then click Settings.
  2. Click Accounts, scroll down and then click the Microsoft account you would like to delete.
  3. Click Remove and then click Yes.
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Can you permanently delete a Microsoft account?

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".
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Can you delete and recreate a Microsoft account?

No, any Microsoft addresses in a deleted account cannot be used again.
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Can you make another Microsoft account with the same email?

Multiple Microsoft accounts with the same email address can* be created.
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Can you delete a Microsoft account without logging in?

Note: You must be signed in as an administrator to be able to delete a user account. You will not be able to delete a user account that is currently signed in.
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Why can't i remove an account from Microsoft?

Way 1: Stop the Login Process

Step 2: Then navigate to Accounts > Your info > Stop signing in to all Microsoft apps automatically. After that, your information will show the Local Account instead of your email. Step 3: Click Email & accounts in the left pane and select the account you want to delete.
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Does deleting a Microsoft account delete all the data?

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.
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Why i can't delete old Microsoft account?

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.
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How do I Delete my Microsoft account without 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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Can someone else use your Microsoft account?

You can share your subscription benefits with up to five other people, (total of 6 people using your subscription). These people need to be inside your family group, and each person can install Microsoft 365 apps on all their devices and be signed in to Microsoft 365 apps on five devices at the same time.
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What to do if I have multiple Microsoft accounts?

To add an account, tap your username and then Add account. Then just follow the prompts to add another account. Once added, you'll be able to see all of your accounts by tapping your username. To switch to a different account, you can simply tap to select it.
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How do I delete my Microsoft account under accounts used by other apps?

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Make sure you're signed into an Administrator account, then in Settings > Accounts > Access Work & School Account, right click the account to try to Disconnect. Then use whichever method works here to delete the account, works the same in Windows 11: https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/5464-delete...
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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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Can you have two Microsoft accounts on one computer?

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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Does deleting your Microsoft account delete your Gmail?

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.
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How to forcefully remove a Microsoft account from Windows 10?

Windows 10 - Remove a Personal / Corporate Email Account
  1. From the Windows desktop, navigate: Start. Settings icon. Accounts. Email & app accounts. . ...
  2. From the right-pane, select the account to remove then select. Manage. .
  3. Select. Delete account. .
  4. From the prompt, select. Delete. to confirm.
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What are the consequences of deleting Microsoft account?

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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How can I tell if I have two Microsoft accounts?

Sign in at account.microsoft.com and click on 'Your Info' > 'Manage how you sign in to Microsoft' to check if you have other email address or alias that is listed on your Microsoft account. Hope this helps.
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How do I find all my Microsoft accounts?

From a Windows 10 device where you're already signed in, select Start > Settings > Accounts . Under Email & app accounts, you'll see the usernames associated with your device.
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How do I know if I have a Microsoft account?

If you use any Microsoft services (Word, Outlook, etc.), you have a Microsoft account. You manage your Microsoft account from the Microsoft account dashboard. Tip: If you don't have an account yet, you can create one during the sign-in process.
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Can I create a new Microsoft account?

How to create a new Microsoft account
  1. Go to account.microsoft.com, select Sign in, and then choose Create one!
  2. 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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How many Microsoft accounts can you own?

Yes you can have two different Microsoft accounts on the same computer/device.
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