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How to Remove a Work or School Account from Windows 10
Use the Settings app to remove work or school account from your PC
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Many users have old work or school accounts on their PCs. There’s little point in keeping such accounts, so today we’ll show you how to remove your work or school account from Windows 10.
If work or school account problem keeps popping up, then it’s the right time to delete them. Sometimes you areunable to log in with a Microsoft account, and if that’s the case, you’ll need to remove it with steps from this guide.
What’s a work or school account?
A work or school account is a type of organizational Microsoft account set up via one of Microsoft’s cloud services. You can set up such an account with Skype for Business, Office 365, or Azure Active directory.
The advantages of having a work or school account are the following:
This is beneficial sinceMicrosoft Office lets you switch between personal and work accounts, so you can keep your personal and work files separate.
How can I remove a work or school account from Windows 10?
Use the Settings app
As you can see, it’s incredibly simple to remove a work or school account from your PC by following these steps.
Leaving the old school or work accounts on PCs can cause sign-in messages to randomly pop up. So, it’s better to disconnect such accounts in Windows 10 when they’re no longer needed.
In case you’re not able to remove the account, perhaps ourMicrosoft account doesn’t existguide can help you fix the issue.
If you have any questions about removing work or school accounts in Windows, feel free to add them below. Click the Comment button to add any relevant questions about deleting work or school accounts.
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Matthew is a freelancer who has produced a variety of articles on various topics related to technology. His main focus is the Windows OS and all the things surrounding it.
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