How To Permanently Delete A Microsoft Account From Desktop And Mobile?
To permanently delete a Microsoft account from both desktop and mobile devices, follow these detailed steps:
For Desktops (Windows):
Visit Microsoft's Close Your Account Page:
- Open a web browser and navigate to https://account.live.com/closeaccount.aspx
Log in: Sign in with your Microsoft account details.
Review Information: Carefully read the provided information regarding the consequences of deleting your account.
Complete Checklist: Complete the checklist to backup data, resolve issues like unused credits, and prepare for account removal.
Choose Reason: Select a reason for deleting your account from the dropdown menu.
Final Confirmation: Click 'Mark account for closure'. Microsoft will save your account as deactivated for 60 days (or 30 days if specified) during which you can still recover it; afterwards, it will be permanently deleted.
For Mobiles (Android and iOS):
On Android Devices:
Access Device Settings: Open the Settings app on your Android device.
Manage Accounts: Locate and enter the 'Accounts' section within the Settings.
Remove Microsoft Account: Find your Microsoft account listed among the accounts and tap 'Remove Account.'
Confirm Removal: Tap 'Remove' when asked to confirm removing the account from your device.
On iOS Devices:
Device Settings: Launch the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad.
Profile Section: Look for and select 'Your Profile' within the Settings.
Delete Microsoft Account: Locate your Microsoft account under the profiles and tap 'Delete Account.'
Confirm Action: Verify that you indeed want to delete the account by selecting 'Delete' upon being prompted.
Please remember that deleting a Microsoft account from a desktop or mobile device does not completely erase the account itself; rather, it removes the association of the account from those particular devices. Be cautious with your decision because once the account is fully closed, you will lose access to all related services, such as Outlook, OneDrive, and others. Always back up essential data prior to initiating the deletion process.