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How do I Delete a Microsoft account and start over?

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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Can I delete my Microsoft account and start again?

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.
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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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Can we permanently delete 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 completely remove a 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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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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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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Can I set up 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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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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Can I make a new Microsoft account with the same email?

Multiple Microsoft accounts with the same email address can* be created.
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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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What happens if you have two Microsoft accounts?

Windows accounts

Having different accounts on a shared PC lets multiple people use the same device, all while giving everyone their own sign-in info, plus access to their own files, browser favorites, and desktop settings.
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Is Microsoft account same as Gmail account?

First of all, they're different accounts. Your original Gmail address is your Google account, and it gives you access to Google's services and devices. Even if it's associated with a Gmail address, your Microsoft account is a different account that gives you access only to Microsoft's devices and services.
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What is the difference between a Microsoft account and a Windows account?

A Local Account Exists on Your Windows Computer Only

A Microsoft account exists on the internet, and you can access it on a range of devices, including computers, phones, and the Xbox family of consoles. As a result of existing only on one computer, a local account is more secure than a Microsoft account.
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What is the purpose of having a Microsoft account?

Your Microsoft account lets you manage everything all in one place. Keep tabs on your subscriptions and order history, organize your family's digital life, update your privacy and security settings, track the health and safety of your devices, and get rewards.
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Can there be two Microsoft accounts?

You can easily switch between your work and personal Microsoft accounts with multiple account support in the To Do Android and Windows app. To add an account, tap your username and then Add account. Then just follow the prompts to add another account.
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Do I get an email address with a Microsoft account?

Creating a Microsoft account gives you free access to Microsoft 365 for the web, Skype, OneDrive, Xbox and more, and will also give you an Outlook.com account. Read more about the benefits of a Microsoft account.
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Can I use Gmail to create Microsoft account?

When you create a Microsoft account, you can use any email address as the user name, including addresses from Outlook.com, Yahoo! or Gmail. If you already use an email address and password to sign in to Microsoft devices and services like the ones mentioned above, then you already have a Microsoft account.
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Is Google account linked to Microsoft account?

At this time, you cannot use your Google credentials to sign in to your Microsoft account, but you can use your Gmail address as a way to prove who you are. To add your Gmail address as a way to sign in, go to Manage how you sign in to Microsoft.
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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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Which email is better Microsoft or Gmail?

Both are very secure platforms, but Gmail offers better spam protection. Security is extremely important for email, and both Gmail and Outlook ensure protection for their users. Both platforms offer security features like two-factor authentication, encryption in transit, and confidential mode.
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What are some disadvantages to using a Microsoft account?

Privacy. One "con" rises above all others when people discuss the downside of using a Microsoft account—privacy. While it's generally been well-received by critics, Windows 10 has come under scrutiny from some quarters for its approach to privacy and sensitive personal data.
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What Microsoft account is linked to my email?

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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Can I delete a Microsoft account and use the same email?

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

After deleting an account, it is not possible to recreate an account with the same name and domain. Microsoft does not recycle email addresses. See the last note of this article: https://support.microsoft.com/account-billing/c... Kind regards.
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