Accounts that have not been used for a long time should be deleted to reduce damage from hacking. Be especially careful if you have entered a lot of personal information or are using the same password on multiple sites.
Today, we are going to learn how to delete your Microsoft account. It is recommended to back up the data or activity records of linked apps before starting work.
1. Want to erase only in Windows? 마이크로소프트 계정 삭제
If you do not want to completely delete it and do not want to use it only in Windows OS, you can proceed with deleting your Windows account. To be precise, it logs out, but to use it like this, you must create a local ID and use it. 윤과장의 소소한 일상 이야기
Therefore, it is good to be aware of the fact that synchronizing MS-related apps or personal settings may be difficult and proceed with the task.
1) Click the window icon (Win) at the bottom right of the taskbar, and then click Settings in the same column. The shortcut is to press [Win + i].
2) Scroll down and you will see the account menu. Click to move on to the next one.
3) After selecting user information from the menu on the left, click ‘Log in with a local account instead’ on the settings screen on the right.
4) Confirm your e-mail address and click Next. Like the warning above, if you switch to local, your personal settings won’t show up on other devices.
5) Enter your MS ID password for authentication. If you are using a PIN, it is okay to authenticate with a PIN after clicking Choose another option. Click OK to finish the process of deleting your Windows account.
6) If you have completed authentication, you need to create a local user ID. Since you will need to log in with this ID in the future, you must be able to memorize your ID/PW. The password hint must be entered differently from the new password.
7) On the next screen, log out of your Microsoft account and click Finish to complete the task. At this time, if you are working on something, it is recommended to click the Finish button after saving to prevent data loss.
2. What if I want to completely erase it?
If you are not going to use your Microsoft ID in the future, it is better to disable it altogether and have it automatically deleted after 30 or 60 days to prevent leakage of personal information due to hacking. For reference, it is impossible to delete it right away because it can be deleted for malicious purposes or by mistake.
1) The process of reaching the above user information menu is the same as the process already described in Chapter 1. Here, click on ‘Manage my Microsoft account’ instead of the local one you selected earlier.
2) When the web browser is executed and the above window appears, click ‘My Information’ or Profile ‘Name’.
3) If you scroll down on the My Information screen, you will see an item called ‘Close Account’ as shown above. Click
4) When the new tab in English appears, scroll down. Then you will see a blue ‘Continue’ button as shown in the image above, click it.
5) Then, on the next screen, click the ‘Continue cancellation?’ item. It is recommended that you read the instructions displayed above before proceeding with the operation.
This is because the apps associated with your MS ID are no longer available, and you may lose important data or credits stored in those apps.
6) The next screen explains the tasks you need to organize before deleting your Microsoft account. For example, withdrawing money from your account, canceling your subscription service, or backing up your files and data.
7) Finally, click the Cancel button one more time. Because it includes matters that may result in data or financial disadvantages, you should proceed carefully as you are asking several times.
8) To verify your identity, log in again and enter your password. If you are using a mobile MS authentication app, the Send notification button is displayed as shown above.
9) As explained at the beginning, in case of malicious or accidental deletion, it is left inactive for 30 days/60 days and completely deleted after the set period. We recommend 60 days because you may change your mind if it is not urgent.
10) Finally, a checkbox is displayed to confirm the notice. All as above ✅ After checking, select the reason for cancellation from the selection options below. It doesn’t matter which one you choose.
And when you click ‘Mark as Closed’, everything is done. It is completely removed after the period you choose, so you can leave it as it is. If you want to restore it again, don’t worry, you can cancel at any time within the period.
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3. Concluding
In the case of a sub ID, not the main ID, I have seen many cases where I created it and did not use it. I also received an e-mail last month saying that unused IDs would be dormant.
Since there is nothing to use in the future, I thought of it and proceeded to post after completely removing it. It’s a small information, but I hope it’s helpful and I’m going to finish today’s post.