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How to delete Xbox account?

To do so: Press the Xbox button  to open the guide. Select Profile & system > Settings > Account > Remove accounts.
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How do I permanently delete my 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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Can you delete Xbox account without deleting Microsoft account?

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?
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Does removing Xbox account delete it?

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.
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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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How to Delete Xbox Account 2023 (Permanently!)

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.
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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.
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Can you delete a Microsoft account and make a new one?

No, any Microsoft addresses in a deleted account cannot be used again.
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How do I remove my email from my Xbox account?

At the top of the page, click "Your info." 3. On the next page click "Manage how you sign in to Microsoft." Then select the email address(es) you wish to remove by pressing "Remove."
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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 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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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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Can you delete and Xbox account without the Xbox?

Can I remove an Xbox profile remotely? If you no longer have access to the Xbox console that you were previously signed in to, you can't remove the account remotely.
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How do I delete my Microsoft Xbox account from my computer?

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  1. Go to Settings, and then select System.
  2. Select Storage.
  3. Select All Devices.
  4. Select Gamer Profiles.
  5. Select the gamertag that you want to delete.
  6. Select Delete.
  7. Select one of the following:
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How do you make a new Xbox account?

On the console:
  1. Press the Xbox button  to open the guide and select Profile & system > Add or switch > Add new.
  2. Select Get a new email on the Sign in screen. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.
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Can you have 2 Microsoft accounts with the same email?

If you see a screen asking, "Which account do you want to use?" when you sign in, it means that you may have two accounts with Microsoft using the same email address.
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What happens if I have 2 Microsoft 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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Will my email be deleted if I delete my Microsoft account?

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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What happens after I delete my 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.
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What happens if I delete my Microsoft account Xbox?

If you choose to permanently delete your Microsoft account, you'll also delete your Xbox profile. If you're trying to have a personal account and a game-only account, which is ideal, it's best to leave the one that's already on Xbox just to play and create another personal account to use normally.
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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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Will making a new Xbox account delete everything?

If you just create a new Xbox/MS account and delete the old one, then you will permanently lose all your digital games and progress.
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Can you recover a deleted Xbox account?

Go to account.microsoft.com and sign in. You'll be asked to receive and enter a security code. After you enter the code, your account will be reopened, and your Xbox profile, along with all associated games, music, and video, will be available the next time you sign in to your console.
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Can you merge Xbox accounts?

Solution 6: Share your Xbox Live Gold subscription and content on your Xbox One console. You can't combine or merge Microsoft accounts, but if you have multiple accounts, you can share your Xbox Live Gold subscription and content on your Xbox One.
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