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Remove Microsoft Account From Windows 11 to Use it Without Login
Having a Microsoft Account adds to the overall experience of using Windows. It helps to sync your settings across devices, access to Windows App Store, unlocks extra features in built-in apps, facilitates Microsoft OneDrive and Office, etc. However, some may want to use their Windows machine without a Microsoft account, be it due to privacy concerns or any other reason. Well, there are multiple ways to get rid of your Microsoft account on your laptop or desktop. Read on. Also, Read | 3 Ways to Login to Your Google Account Without Google Login Prompt
Method 1- Setup Windows 11 without a Microsoft Account
If you’ve freshly installed Windows 11 on your computer, it’ll ask you to create an account and connect to Wifi for setup. The Windows 11 Home edition, to be specific, requires you to have an internet connection as well as a Microsoft account. Fortunately, you can trick Windows 11 and set it up directly to a local account without logging in. During the initial setup, connect to the internet and allow it to check for updates. Then, disconnect the Wifi or plug out the Ethernet cable. Once you cut off the connectivity, you’ll be able to set up your Windows 11 device without a Microsoft account. On Windows 11 Pro or other editions, you can continue without an internet connection or select Sign-in options > Offline account when asked to log in.
Method 2- Remove Microsoft Account from Windows Settings
If you’re running an already set up Windows 11 PC, you can easily remove the Microsoft account and switch to a local account using the steps given below. That’s it. You have successfully signed out of the Microsoft account on your Windows 11 machine. You can continue using your PC with a local account for as long as you want.
Method 3- Delete Microsoft Account via Control Panel
The other way to remove the Microsoft account is via the control panel. However, you will need a local account with Admin rights to do so. Hence, start with creating a local account if not already and then delete the account, as shown below.
Step 1: Create a Local Account
Step 2: Set the Local Account as Administrator
Step 3: Delete the Microsoft Account
Method 4- Remove Microsoft Account from User Accounts Settings
If the other methods don’t suit you, you can use this final method to delete the Microsoft Account from your computer. All you need to do is open the User Accounts panel and remove the account, as follows:
Cannot Click on the Remove Button? Is It Greyed Out?
Select the Microsoft account you want to remove. Then, click on Properties. Select Group Membership and change it to Standard from Admin. Now, hit Apply and press OK to close the window. Press OK again to close the user accounts panel. It will now ask you to sign out and sign in. Tap Yes and unlock your Windows PC using the local account credentials. Now, repeat the above method and you shall be able to click the Remove button without any hassles.
Wrapping Up
This was a quick guide to remove the Microsoft account from your Windows 11 PC. I hope this helps you use your Windows 11 device without login in or creating an account, be it for any reason. Anyways, which of the above method did you try or prefer? Let me know in the comments below. Stay tuned for more.
