How to Delete User Accounts in Windows 11

This post shows students and new users how to remove or delete a user account in Windows 11.

There are various reasons why users may want to remove a user account in Windows 11. One of the most common reasons is to clean up the system and remove unused accounts that may be taking up valuable resources.

Another reason is to enhance the system’s security by removing no longer needed or used accounts. Additionally, removing a user account can help streamline the Windows 11 experience by reducing clutter and improving the system’s overall performance.

Keeping old accounts lingering on your system may introduce security risks, so you should regularly go through your system accounts and ensure all accounts are valid and being used.

To remove user accounts from Windows 11, follow the steps below.

How to delete user accounts from Windows 11

Windows 11 has a centralized location for the majority of its settings. Everything can be done, from system configurations to creating new users and updating Windows from its System Settings pane.

To get to System Settings, you can use the Windows key + I shortcut or click on Start ==> Settings, as shown in the image below:

Alternatively, you can use the search box on the taskbar and search for Settings. Then select to open it.

Windows Settings pane should look similar to the image below. In Windows Settings, click Accounts, and select Family & Other Users on the right pane of your screen, as shown in the image below.

On the Family & Other Users settings pane, under Other users, select the user account you want to delete to expand it. Once expended, click the Remove button below to remove the account from Windows 11.

Next, click ‘Delete account and data in the confirmation box to proceed. The account should be deleted from the system and will no longer exist on the system.

How to remove a Microsoft account from Windows 11

Removing local and Microsoft online accounts from Windows follows the same steps. You simply go to the settings page, select the account to remove, and select Remove.

There are other ways to remove or delete an account in Windows 11. If you cannot delete the account using the method above, use the one below.

To remove a Microsoft account via Control Panel, search for ‘Control Panel‘ in the Start Menu and click on the Control Panel apps to launch.

When the Control Panel app opens, go to User Accounts, as shown in the image below.

Next, click the Remove User Account link under User Accounts, as shown below.

Next, select the user account you want to remove from the system.

Finally, click the Delete the Account link highlighted in the image below.

You’re then given the option to delete the account along with the user data or keep the data and delete the account.

When you’re ready, click select the option presented, then proceed to delete the account.

That will do it!

Conclusion:

• Removing unused user accounts in Windows 11 helps improve system performance and security.
• Regularly reviewing and deleting unnecessary accounts can reduce clutter and potential security risks.
• Two methods are available to delete user accounts: through the System Settings and the Control Panel.
• Users can choose to delete accounts with or without retaining user data, providing flexibility based on individual needs.
• Following these steps ensures a cleaner, more efficient Windows 11 experience.