Add people to a home PC
The best way to add someone to your PC is to have them sign in with a Microsoft account. Learn more about Microsoft accounts in Sign in with a Microsoft account.
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Select Start > Settings > Accounts > Family & other users.
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Under Other users >Add other user, selectAdd account.
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Enter that person's Microsoft account information and follow the prompts.
If you need to remove that person's sign-in information from your PC:
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Select Start > Settings > Accounts > Family & other users.
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Under Other users, select the flyout for the account you want to remove.
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Next to Account and data, selectRemove.Note that this will not delete the person's Microsoft account, it will just remove their sign-in info from your PC.
Add people to a work or school PC
The best approach is for everyone who shares a PC at work or school to have their own Microsoft account. Learn more about Microsoft accounts in Sign in with a Microsoft account.
To add someone with an existing Microsoft account:
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SelectStart > Settings > Accounts > Other users (in some Windows editions, it may be labeled as Otherpeopleor Family & other users).
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Under Work or school users > Add a work or school account, select Add account.
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Enter that person's user account, select the account type, and then select Add.
If you need to remove that person's sign-in information from your PC:
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Select Start > Settings > Accounts > Other users.
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Select the person's name or email address, then select Remove.
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Read the disclosure and select Delete account and data. Note that this will not delete the person's Microsoft account, but itwill remove their sign-in info and account data from your PC.
Add work or school accounts to your PC
If you're using the same PC for both personal and school or business work, you may want to add various accounts to your PC to make it easier for you to get to the files, apps, and information associated with each account. When you access work or school, you'll be connected to your organization's domain and have access to its resources.
To add another account to your PC:
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Select Start > Settings > Accounts > Access work or school.
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Next to Add a work or school account, select Connect.
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Enter that person's account info, select the account type, and then select Add.
If you need to remove an account from your PC:
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Select Start > Settings > Accounts > Access work or school.
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Select the account you wish to remove, then select Disconnect.
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Select Yesto confirm your actions. Note that this will not delete theaccount entirely, it will just remove access from your PC
Note:If an account is either the only account on the PC or the primary account on the PC, it can't beremoved.
Add accounts used by apps
To make signing in to your accounts easier and faster, you may want to add accounts for different apps.
To add an account used by apps to your PC:
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Select Start > Settings > Accounts > Email & accounts.
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To add an account used by email. calendar, or contacts, select Add an account under Accounts used by email, calendar, and contacts. For other apps, select Add a Microsoft account or Add a work or school account.
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Follow the prompts to add the account.
To remove an account used by apps from your PC:
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Select Start > Settings > Accounts > Email & accounts.
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Select the account you wish to remove, then select Remove.
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Select Yes to confirm your actions.
Add people to a family group
If you've added your family's Microsoft accounts to your PC, you canset them up as a Microsoft family. It's a free service that helps families stay connected and keep kids safer on Windows 11 and Xbox One devices, along with Android devices running Microsoft Launcher.
Note:If you have trouble adding a Microsoftaccount, seeMicrosoft account FAQ.
Add people to a home PC
The best way to add someone to your PC is to have them sign in with a Microsoft account. Learn more about Microsoft accounts in Sign in with a Microsoft account.
On Windows 10 Home and Windows 10 Professional editions:
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Select Start > Settings > Accounts > Family & other users.
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Under Other users, select Add someone else to this PC.
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Enter that person's Microsoft account information and follow the prompts.
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If you need to remove that person's sign-in information from your PC:
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Select Start > Settings > Accounts > Family & other users.
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Select the person's name or email address, then select Remove. Note that this will not delete the person's Microsoft account, it will just remove their sign-in info from your PC.
Add people to a work or school PC
The best approach is for everyone who shares a PC at work or school to have their own Microsoft account. Learn more about Microsoft accounts in Sign in with a Microsoft account.
To add someone with an existing Microsoft account:
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SelectStart >Settings > Accounts > Other users (in some Windows editions, it may be labeled as Otherpeopleor Family & other users).
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Under Work or school users, select Add a work or school user.
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Enter that person's user account, select the account type, and then select Add.
If you need to remove that person's sign-in information from your PC:
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Select Start > Settings > Accounts > Other users.
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Select the person's name or email address, then select Remove.
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Read the disclosure and select Delete account and data. Note that this will not delete the person's Microsoft account, but itwill remove their sign-in info and account data from your PC.
Add work or school accounts to your PC
If you're using the same PC for both personal and school or business work, you may want to add various accounts to your PC to make it easier for you to get to the files, apps, and information associated with each account. When you access work or school, you'll be connected to your organization's domain and have access to its resources.
To add another account to your PC:
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Select Start >Settings > Accounts > Access work or school.
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Select Connect, then follow the prompts to add the accounts.
If you need to remove an account from your PC:
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Select Start >Settings > Accounts > Access work or school.
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Select the account you wish to remove, then select Disconnect.
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Select Yesto confirm your actions. Note that this will not delete theaccount entirely, it will just remove access from your PC
Note:If an account is either the only account on the PC or the primary account on the PC, it can't beremoved.
Add accounts used by apps
To make signing in to your accounts easier and faster, you may want to add accounts for different apps.
To add an account used by apps to your PC:
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Select Start >Settings > Accounts > Email & accounts.
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To add an account used by email. calendar, or contacts, select Add an account under Accounts used by email, calendar, and contacts. For other apps, select Add a Microsoft account or Add a work or school account.
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Follow the prompts to add the account.
To remove an account used by apps from your PC:
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Select Start >Settings > Accounts > Email & accounts.
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Select the account you wish to remove, then select Remove.
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Select Yes to confirm your actions.
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Add people to a family group
If you've added your family's Microsoft accounts to your PC, you canset them up as a Microsoft family. It's a free service that helps families stay connected and keep kids safer on Windows 10 and Xbox One devices, along with Android devices running Microsoft Launcher.
Note:If you have trouble adding a Microsoftaccount, seeMicrosoft account FAQ.
FAQs
Add or remove accounts on your PC? ›
Select Start > Settings > Accounts > Family & other users. Under Other users, select the flyout for the account you want to remove. Next to Account and data, select Remove. Note that this will not delete the person's Microsoft account, it will just remove their sign-in info from your PC.
Where do I find accounts on my computer? ›To see user accounts on Windows 10, open Settings > Accounts > Family & Other people and check the accounts. Alternatively, open Command Prompt and run the “net user” command to view the accounts. On PowerShell, you can run the “Get-LocalUser” command to see the accounts.
What happens if I remove my Microsoft account from my PC? ›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.
How do I delete an account from Windows Email and accounts? ›- From the Windows desktop, navigate: Start. Settings icon. Accounts. Email & app accounts. . ...
- From the right-pane, select the account to remove then select. Manage. .
- Select. Delete account. .
- From the prompt, select. Delete. to confirm.
- Click the Windows Start button. This button is located in the lower-left corner of your screen. ...
- Click on Settings. ...
- Then choose Accounts.
- Select Family & other users. ...
- Choose the admin account you want to delete.
- Click on Remove. ...
- Finally, select Delete account and data.
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.
How do I see all the accounts I have? ›- Go to your Google Account Settings.
- Click on Security in the menu on the left.
- Scroll to Connected applications and sites.
- Click Manage access.
- Review the list of websites and revoke access if needed.
Select Start > Settings > Accounts > Other users (in some Windows editions, it may be labeled as Other people or Family & other users). Under Work or school users, select Add a work or school user. Enter that person's user account, select the account type, and then select Add.
Where are user accounts located in Windows? ›The default local user accounts, and the local user accounts that you create, are located in the Users folder. The Users folder is located in the Local Users and Groups folder in the local Computer Management Microsoft Management Console (MMC).
Does removing Microsoft account delete everything? ›If you remove a user profile account, all personal files in that account will be deleted. You can find and backup your personal data in C:Users folder\ Your user profile name before removing it. But, if your account is linked to OneDrive, your files will remain as they are.
Does deleting a user account delete everything? ›
All of a user's data is deleted, unless you transfer it to another user. You might need to transfer some data, such as Gmail data or Drive files, before you delete the user. Some data isn't deleted, such as any groups the user created.
Will deleting a user account delete files Windows? ›Quick tip: Deleting a user from your Windows 10 machine will permanently delete all of their associated data, documents, and more. If needed, ensure the user has a backup of any important files they want to keep before you delete.
Can I delete a Microsoft account? ›- Open Settings.
- Under Accounts, select the email account you would like to remove.
- Tap Delete Account.
- Select Delete from this device or Delete from all devices. .
- Click the Windows Start button. ...
- Then click Settings. ...
- Next, select Accounts.
- Choose Family & other users. ...
- Click on a user account under the Other users panel.
- Then select Change account type. ...
- Choose Administrator in the Change account type dropdown.
Select the Advanced System settings link. In the dialog that opens, select Settings in the User Profiles section. In the next dialog, there is a list of profiles on the system. Select the profile that you want to remove and select Delete.
What happens if you remove administrator account? ›Delete an admin account
Suspend the user's administrator account. While their account is suspended, the user can't access the Admin console and Google services. Before you delete the account, follow best practices to maintain data security.
Yes you can delete the folder for the administrator account that no longer exists. Just ensure you do not delete any other user folders.
How do I remove a Microsoft account from my computer administrator? ›- Open the Microsoft Application Virtualization (App-V) Management Console and select Administrators in the navigation pane. ...
- Right-click the account to be removed from the list of administrators and select Remove.
- Open Settings.
- Click on Accounts.
- Click on Email & accounts.
- Select the account to remove.
- Click the Manage button.
- Go to Cortana search line and type 'command'. Right click on 'command prompt'. ...
- Log in to "Administrator" account. Wait up until Windows sets up a new account.
- Now go to account settings and delete the account you wish to delete. ...
- Log out the Administrator account. ...
- Login to your newly created account.
How do I Delete multiple User Profiles in Windows 10? ›
Navigate to Computer Configuration → Administrative Templates → System → User Profiles. Select Delete user profiles older than a specified number of days on system restart.
Where is Google Account settings? ›- Under "Account," tap Manage your Google Account.
- Across the top, scroll to the tab you want.
- Tap a tab: Home. Personal info. Update basic info in your Google Account. Learn how to change your name and other info. Data & personalization.
- Navigate to the Google Accounts Sign In page and sign in to your account (link in Resources).
- Click "Account" to display the list of account items.
- Select "Dashboard" from the list to reveal your list of Google accounts.
With multiple accounts on Windows 10, you can, without worrying about prying eyes. Step 1: To set up multiple accounts, go to Settings, then Accounts. Step 2: On the left, select 'Family & other users'. Step 3: Under 'Other users', click 'Add someone else to this PC'.
Why can't I add an account to my PC? ›Step 1: Open the Run dialog using Win + R, then type control userpasswords2 and click OK to open the User Accounts dialog. Step 2: Select the Users tab, and then click the Add button. If the Add button is grayed out, check the "Users must enter a user name and password to use this computer" option.
Can you have multiple accounts on a Microsoft computer? ›Windows accounts
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.
A profile typically includes information about you that is displayed publicly. A person's profile provides a “a concise biographical sketch” (Merriam-Webster). An account typically includes information you need to share with the company for them to provide you services.
How can I tell who is logged into my computer remotely? ›Microsoft's SysInternals PSTools includes a console utility called PSLoggedOn.exe that can be used to get the name of the user who is logged into a remote computer, as well as a list of SMB sessions connected to it.
How do I manage Windows profiles? ›Select the Start menu, then select Settings. In Windows Settings, select Accounts. On the left, select Family & other people. Select if you'd like the profile to be a Standard account (can use programs, but not install or remove programs), or Administrator (can install and remove programs).
What does removing a Microsoft account do? ›Do you want to close your Microsoft account? Deleting your Microsoft account also deletes your Microsoft email address (@outlook.com, @live.com, or @hotmail.com), your Skype account, the files in your OneDrive, Xbox Live data and GamerTag, and any Microsoft products you've purchased or subscribed to.
Does deleting your Microsoft account delete your Gmail? ›
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Generally speaking, if you create a Microsoft account with your Gmail account, then delete the Microsoft account. This will delete this Microsoft account and all personal data associated with its Gmail.
Deleting your Microsoft account will not affect your Gmail account.
What is the difference between remove account and delete account? ›Remove and Delete are defined quite similarly, but the main difference between them is that delete means erase (i.e. rendered nonexistent or unrecoverable), while remove denotes take away and set aside (but kept in existence).
Why should you delete old accounts? ›Why you should delete old accounts. Deleting unwanted accounts protects your information and prevents the monetization of your data. Your internet accounts often hold personal information like your name, age, email, or home address.
Should I delete old accounts? ›Old accounts are a major security risk. Not only do many old accounts have weaker passwords, but those sites may also have poor data protection policies. Reduce your security risks by deleting old accounts.
What files should you not delete in Windows? ›- Program files folder. Program files named folder contains all the programs that are installed in your PC by default. ...
- WinSxS folder. It comes under the windows folder that is abbreviated for windows side by side. ...
- System32 folder. ...
- Windows folder. ...
- System volume information folder. ...
- Swapfile. ...
- Pagefile. ...
- Conclusion.
Delete Account means the action of deleting an Account. This removes the Account from the database entirely. A deleted Account may be recovered through a Restore Account action for a limited time after the date of deletion, until it is fully purged from all databases.
How do I recover a deleted account on Windows 10? ›- Step 1: Get the security identifier (SID) for your user profile. ...
- Step 2: Access your computer's Windows Registry file. ...
- Step 3: Recover the deleted Windows user profile and files.
No, any Microsoft addresses in a deleted account cannot be used again.
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.
Do I have to have a Microsoft account? ›
At the time, Microsoft had just announced Windows 11 Home users would need a Microsoft Account to install the OS. Now, Microsoft has announced that future versions of Windows 11 will require both internet access and a Microsoft account in order to set up the PC. This will impact both Pro and Home users.
Am I the administrator of my computer? ›Select Control Panel. In the Control Panel window, double click on the User Accounts icon. In the lower half of the User Accounts window, under the or pick an account to change heading, find your user account. If the words “Computer administrator” are in your account's description, then you are an administrator.
Can you have two administrator accounts Windows 10? ›Can I have multiple administrators? Only one user can be named the administrator of your account. Sub-users can be granted all permissions to give them access to everything on the account with the exception of the Users page.
How do I add another user to Windows? ›- Right-click the Windows Start menu button.
- Select Control Panel .
- Select User Accounts .
- Select Manage another account .
- Select Add a new user in PC settings .
- Use the Accounts dialog box to configure a new account.
- Click the Windows Start button. This button is located in the lower-left corner of your screen. ...
- Click on Settings. ...
- Then choose Accounts.
- Select Family & other users. ...
- Choose the admin account you want to delete.
- Click on Remove. ...
- Finally, select Delete account and data.
Make sure the User Account is deleted first before trying to delete the Profile in the USERS folder. Once the Account is deleted, restart, go back and try to delete the folder. Make another Windows User Account, make it a Member of Administrators, log out, log into the new Account and delete the User Profile that way.
How do I change the administrator account on Windows 10? ›- Select Start > Settings > Accounts .
- Under Family & other users, select the account owner name (you should see "Local account" below the name), then select Change account type. ...
- Under Account type, select Administrator, and then select OK.
- Sign in with the new administrator account.
Related links. To reset your PC, go to Start > Settings > Update & Security > Recovery > Reset this PC > Get Started. Then, select Keep my files, choose cloud or local, change your settings, and set Restore preinstalled apps? to No.
How do I remove a work account from Windows 10? ›To disconnect your work account, go to Settings
Go back to Settings > Accounts > Access work or school. Select your account and then click Disconnect. Confirm that you want to remove the account.
Make sure the User Account is deleted first before trying to delete the Profile in the USERS folder. Once the Account is deleted, restart, go back and try to delete the folder. Make another Windows User Account, make it a Member of Administrators, log out, log into the new Account and delete the User Profile that way.
How to remove user account from Windows 10 without admin rights? ›
Use Control Panel
Press Windows and X keys, then click “Control Panel”. Select “User Accounts” and click on it. Click “Manage another account” and select the account you want to remove. Then click “Delete the account” to go on.
There are many good reasons to delete an email account you no longer use, including the desire to make it impossible for hackers to breach it and steal your emails. The good news is that deleting an email account is often just as easy as creating it, especially with our step-by-step instructions.
How do I remove an email account? ›- Open your phone's Settings app.
- Tap Passwords & accounts. ...
- Under "Accounts for," tap the account you want to remove. ...
- To confirm, tap Remove account. ...
- If this is the only Google Account on the phone, you'll need to enter your phone's pattern, PIN, or password for security.
One of the easiest ways to reset your PC without a password is by issuing the Restart command while pressing the SHIFT key. This allows us to invoke the same Reset operation as from the Windows Repair menu. On the Choose an option screen, click Troubleshoot: Reset your PC or see advanced options. Choose Reset this PC.
Will factory resetting my PC delete everything? ›Factory resets aren't perfect. They don't delete everything on the computer. The data will still exist on the hard drive. Such is the nature of hard drives that this type of erasure doesn't mean getting rid of the data written to them, it just means the data can no longer be accessed by your system.
How do I Reset my computer without a password? ›In the bottom-right corner of the login screen, you'll see options to change your network settings, access Windows accessibility options, or power down your PC. To begin resetting your PC, hold down the Shift key on your keyboard. With the key held down, press the Restart option under your power menu.
How do I Delete Microsoft account? ›- Open Settings.
- Under Accounts, select the email account you would like to remove.
- Tap Delete Account.
- Select Delete from this device or Delete from all devices. .
Sign in to the Azure AD admin center with a Global administrator account. Select Azure Active Directory. Switch to the organization that you want to delete. Select Delete tenant.