Removing an old microsoft account

Hello Gobby,

this is Roman, I'm a independent consultant.

Please try the following:

Method 1:

• Click the Start button, and then click Settings.
• Click Accounts, scroll down, and then click the Microsoft account you would like to delete.
• Click Remove, and then click Yes.

Method 2:

• Press the Windows key and type “Control Panel”.
• Select “User Accounts” and click it.
• Go to “Manage another account” and select the account you want to remove.
• click “Delete the account”.

Method 3:

• Press the Windows key and type “cmd”. then right click "Command Prompt" and select "Run as administrator"
• Type net user [the username you want to delete}]/delete and press “Enter” - please fill in the usernane.

best regards,

Roman

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Hello Gobby,

this is Roman, I'm a independent consultant.

Please try the following:

Method 1:

• Click the Start button, and then click Settings.
• Click Accounts, scroll down, and then click the Microsoft account you would like to delete.
• Click Remove, and then click Yes.

Method 2:

• Press the Windows key and type “Control Panel”.
• Select “User Accounts” and click it.
• Go to “Manage another account” and select the account you want to remove.
• click “Delete the account”.

Method 3:

• Press the Windows key and type “cmd”. then right click "Command Prompt" and select "Run as administrator"
• Type net user [the username you want to delete}]/delete and press “Enter” - please fill in the usernane.

best regards,

Roman

Hello Roman,

My apologies for taking so long to get back to you. I really do appreciate your advice.

I have been attempting to clean up old accounts and delete ones I am not familiar with . In doing so I came across a Microsoft Icon with an email address attached to it. I assumed it to be an old account . It required a password to proceed but I could not remember what it was. I then tried numerous old passwords but none of them worked. I now think that what I was looking at was a Microsoft Registration Icon. I tried using "Forgot password" to get into the Account/Registration setup so I could get a security code via an alternative web address. This worked in the sense that I was given a security code. This code however, did not allow me to proceed. It directed me to try again, which I did many times without success. I was in a loop. I have since read somewhere that if you put incorrect passwords into such an account/registration site, the set up will not allow you to input data that enables you to proceed. You need to wait for sixty days.

My question is:

How do I found out what the icon refers to, that is, is it an old Microsoft account or a Registration form?

Is my information about having to wait sixty days correct?

I get daily reminders on my computer informing me I have problems with my Microsoft Account which requires attention. These reminders are rather annoying. When I follow the advice, I get into the situation described above (a loop that does not help me)

I am confused as to what is going on and really need direction from someone far more knowledgeable in these matters than I am.

Are you able to help?

Kindest regards and thanks,

Jon