How do I remove a old account on windows.

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How do I remove a old account on windows.

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So, I think a year ago, I got hacked and transferred everything to a new email. But now I don't know how to remove the old email off my computer, I do not know the password to it because a hacker, how do I remove the old account on windows. I've tried to remove it, but all it says is "manage" someone please help.

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Answer 1

Hi, Frenchieo. I'm Robinson, and I’m happy to help you today.

Here are some options that you can try to delete the old account.

Option 1: Delete the account using Control Panel

1-Right-click on Start then click on Run

2-Type: Control Panel and click on Ok

3-Click on "User Accounts" then click on "User Accounts" again

4-Click on "Manage another account"

5-Click on the account that you want to delete and then click on "Delete the account"

Option 2: Delete the account using the user account settings

1-Right-click on Start then click on Run

2-Type: netplwiz and click on Ok

3-Select the account that you want to delete and click on the "Remove" button

Option 3: Delete using the Windows PowerShell

1-Right-click on Start then click on Windows PowerShell(Admin)

2-Type this command and press Enter:

net user [Microsoft account username] /delete

Note: Replace the [Microsoft account username] with Microsoft account that you want to delete

I hope this information helps. If you have any questions, please let me know and I'll be glad to assist you further.

Answer 2

Anonymous

Sorry, but what I mean is in settings and when I go to "your info" there is a old Microsoft account but all it says is manage how do I remove it If it got hacked?

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Answer 3

If you are using a local account, the solution provided by ZIgnature in this thread might help you.

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/for...

Note: Before making any changes in the Registry Editor it's recommended to create a system restore point. You can see how to do it at this link.

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/cre...

If you are using this Microsoft account to sign in on Windows, you will need to create a new user profile and copy your files to the new profile. You can see a tutorial on how to do it at this link.

https://appuals.com/how-to-create-a-new-user-ac...

Note: This is a non-Microsoft website. The page appears to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the site before you decide to download and install it.

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