Having multiple users on a computer will allow individuals to enjoy a customized experience while using the computer. This comes in handy on shared computers. However, as an admin, you may need to remove an account from Windows 11.
There are several options to achieve this, and this article will show you every single solution.
Pre-solution: Create a New Microsoft Admin Account
While you may delete any account, two steps are involved if it is a Microsoft admin account. You will have to create an alternative admin account if one does not exist, then you may proceed to delete the old account. Windows will not let you delete an Administrator account unless there is another account with administrative privileges. Here is how you create an Admin account
Step 1: Press Windows + I to open the Settings App.
Step 2: Click Accounts on the left pane, then on the right, click Other users.
Step 3: Click the Add account button.
Step 4: Click I don’t have this person’s sign-in information.
Step 5: Select Add user without a Microsoft account.
Step 6: Fill out the form with your desired username and password, then click next.
Step 7: Click the Change account type button for the newly created account.
Step 8: Select Administrator and click OK.
Remove Windows 11 Accounts Using the Command Prompt
The Windows 11 Command prompt is a terminal that allows users to interact with the OS using text-based commands. You can manage and delete user accounts with this utility.
Step 1: Press Windows + R, type cmd, and hit Ctrl + Shift + Enter to open an elevated Command Prompt.
Step 2: Type the script below and hit Enter to show all users on the device.
net user
Step 3: Next, type the script below and hit Enter (replace username with the account name)
net user username /delete
Delete Windows 11 Accounts Using PowerShell
PowerShell is similar to the Command Prompt. It is a Command line scripting language that can control many functions on the operating system. You may use the steps below to delete accounts via PowerShell.
Step 1: Type Powershell in Windows search and click the Run as administrator option.
Step 2: Type the script below and hit Enter, replacing USERNAME, with the account name you want to delete. Note that you must be an admin to run this command.
Remove-LocalUser -Name "USERNAME"
Remove Microsoft Account From Windows 11 Using Netplwiz Command
Netplwiz is a command-line utility that manages User accounts. You may invoke it from the Run dialog to remove user accounts.
Step 1: Press Windows + R to open the Run dialog.
Step 2: Input netplwiz and hit Enter.
Step 3: Click on the account and click the Remove button, then confirm the decision when prompted.
Remove Work Account on Windows 11 Using the Settings App
A Microsoft Work account lets you access Microsoft resources on your Windows 11 devices. You may remove it using the Windows settings app.
Step 1: Press Windows + I to open the Settings App.
Step 2: Click on the Accounts tab, and on the right pane, scroll down and click Access work or school.
Step 3: Expand the work or school account and click the Disconnect button.
Delete a Microsoft Account Using the Settings App
On Windows 11, you can control almost all parameters from the settings app. You may use it to add, change, or remove accounts with the Settings app. However, after deleting the account, you should manually remove the user’s profile with File Explorer.
Step 1: Press Windows + I to open the Settings App.
Step 2: Click Accounts on the left pane, then on the right, click Other users.
Step 3: Expand the account and click Remove.
Step 4: Click Delete account and data.
Step 5: Press Windows + E to open File Explorer, then navigate to the path below.
C:\Users
Step 6: Delete the user folder belonging to the deleted account.
Delete Windows 11 User Accounts From Computer Management
Windows 11 Computer Management gives you access to a collection of tools for administration. You may use this utility to delete user accounts.
Step 1: Right-click on the Start menu and select Computer Management.
Step 2: Expand System Tools, Local Users and Groups, then click on Users.
Step 3: Right-click on the account you need to get rid of and select Delete.
Step 4: Click Yes when asked to confirm your choice.
Delete Windows 11 User Accounts Using the Control Panel
The Windows 11 Control Panel contains small programs and applets that may be useful in configuring parts of the OS. Use the steps below to delete user accounts.
Step 1: Type cpl in Windows Search and click on Control Panel.
Step 2: Click User Accounts.
Step 3: Click the Remove user account option.
Step 4: Click on the account you need to remove and click the Delete the account option.
Step 5: Click the Delete files button.
Step 6: Lastly, click Delete account.
FAQ on Removing Accounts From Windows 11
1. Why is there no remove account in Windows 11?
If the account is linked to Access Work or School, you may not get the option to remove an account.
2. How do I Delete a hidden administrator account in Windows 11?
These accounts are visible when you navigate Settings > Accounts > Other users. You may delete them from the Settings app.
Wrap Up
Following the steps in this guide, you can remove any account from your Windows 11 computers. There are several options, and we recommend you use whichever seems the most practical. You may first get a list of all your local accounts before deleting an account.
That is as much as we cover in this guide. If you know of any other ways of deleting accounts on Windows 11, please leave a remark in the comment section below.