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How to remove Microsoft Sign In

Caroline Kuebler 20 Reputation points
2025-11-12T16:01:23.26+00:00

How do I remove the Microsoft Sign In on my computer?

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Windows for home | Other | Security and privacy
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  1. Anonymous
    2025-11-15T16:38:06.6533333+00:00

    Hi Caroline Kuebler,

    I haven't received the message from you yet.

    Please let me know if these steps I provided above could help.

    If there is anything more that I can do for you or if anything is unclear, please do not hesitate to let me know.

    Sincerely,

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  1. Anonymous
    2025-11-12T21:29:43.31+00:00

    Dear Caroline Kuebler,

    Thank you for reaching out to the Microsoft Q&A Forum.

    You could try some solutions below to solve this issue:

    1. Switch from a Microsoft account to a Local account:
      • Press Windows + I to open Settings.
      • Select Accounts > Your info.
      • Under "Account settings," click Sign in with a local account instead.
      • Follow the on-screen prompts to create a local account, including entering a new username and password.
      • Once completed, restart your device to test the local login.
    2. Disable automatic sign-in on startup:
      • Press Windows + R, type netplwiz, and press Enter.
      • In the User Accounts window, select your account from the list.
      • Uncheck the box labeled Users must enter a username and password to use this computer.
      • Click Apply, then enter your current password when prompted.
      • Click OK and restart your device. The system will now boot directly to the desktop.
    3. Remove Microsoft account from a specific device or app:
      • From Windows: In Settings > Accounts > Access work or school (or Email & accounts), select the Microsoft account and click Remove. Confirm the action.
      • From Microsoft Edge: Open Edge, click your profile icon in the top-right corner, select Manage profile settings > Sign out.
      • From Office Apps: In any Office application, go to File > Account > Sign out.
      • After signing out, restart the app or device to ensure the change takes effect.

    I hope these steps could help. Please let me know if you have any further issues.

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  1. Anonymous
    2025-11-15T18:30:46.7733333+00:00

    Hi Caroline Kuebler,

    Thank you for your feedback. That is great to hear that the first step could help you. To remove the local account password:

    1. Open Settings > Accounts > Sign-in options.
    2. Click on Password > Change.
    3. Current password: Enter the password you created.
    4. New password and confirm password: Leave blank.
    5. Click Next > Finish.

    You could try one more step to stop click "Sign-in" button when the computer wakes up from sleep:

    1. Go to Settings > Accounts > Sign-in options.
    2. Look for "If you've been away, when should Windows require you to sign in again?"
    3. Change the dropdown menu to Never.

    Please let me know if these steps could help.

    Best regards,

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  2. John Oliver 11,620 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2025-11-12T21:31:14.3966667+00:00

    Hello Caroline Kuebler, Thanks for posting this in our community.

    If you're currently signing in with a Microsoft account and want to switch to a local account on Windows 10 or Windows 11, open the Settings app and go to Accounts, then Your Info. Look for the option that says “Sign in with a local account instead” and click it. Follow the prompts to create a local account by entering a username and password. Once done, sign out and sign back in using the new local account.

    Kind regards,

    John Oli

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