If you have a Microsoft account, it’s important to delete it immediately. Microsoft is warning customers about a security issue that could allow attackers to access your account and potentially steal your data. To delete your Microsoft account, follow these steps:
- Log in to your Microsoft account. If you don’t have an account, create one now.
- In the Accounts area of the main screen, click on the “delete my account” link.
- Enter your password and click on the “delete” button.
- Your Microsoft account will be deleted and you will need to re-enter your password if you want to continue using it later.
To prevent your account from being closed, simply sign in to it again. This also implies that the 60 days are formal and cannot be altered throughout the process of canceling an account.
Open your Start menu, select Settings, and then click Accounts. Select Microsoft accounts from the drop-down menu. Delete your Microsoft account by clicking Remove, then Yes.
If you decide to close your Microsoft account, there’s a 60-day grace period during which you have the option to reopen it. Your Microsoft account will be permanently deleted after 60 days.
Select Start > Settings > Accounts > Other users and then remove the user from your account. Select Remove under User name or email address, then read the terms of service and make your decision. Select Delete account and data to confirm your action. This will not delete the individual’s Microsoft account, but it will remove their login information and account data from your computer.
From the main Outlook window, choose File in the upper left corner. Click Account Settings > Account Settings and select the relevant account. Then Remove it. A caution message will appear informing you that all offline cached material for this account will be removed.
