This guide will show you different ways to do this, irrespective of the type of account you want to delete.

What is a local user account, and why do you need it?

A local user account is practically another instance of the operating system with its own settings, software, and, most of all, different management rights. In other words, as an administrator of the system, you can create different local accounts for multiple users and, at the same time, limit their rights to manage some resources. For instance, you can block their right to install apps or set some rules. This is particularly important when you set up a local account for your children or family. So, if you’re using the same computer as your family, it’s best to have an account for each one. This way, you will avoid clutter, and everyone will have their own privacy.

How can I remove an account from Windows 11?

1. Create a local account

First, you need to know that you cannot remove a Microsoft account from the PC if you don’t have another available Microsoft or local account with administrative privileges in place. So, if the account you’re trying to remove is the only one on your computer, you will need to create a local account.

2. Remove a Microsoft account using Settings

Now, you can manually remove a local user’s account on your Windows 11 device via Settings. From there, you can configure all the accounts on your computer. Moreover, you can delete all the associated data with that account.

  1. Make sure you are logged in as an administrator in Windows 11. If you are not, do so.

  2. Click on the Windows button and then choose Settings.

  3. Choose the Accounts option from the left, then select Family and other users from the menu on the right.

  4. Navigate to the Other users section.

  5. Select the user you want to delete. In our case, we want to remove the account called WindowsReport.

  6.  Click the Remove button to delete it. SPONSORED

  7. Next, press the Delete account and data button. Now that you have deleted the user’s account, you need to also manually remove the user’s profile folder.

  8. Press the Windows key + E to open File Manager.

  9. Navigate to This PC and double-click on the C: drive.

  10. Now, double-click on the Users folder.

  11. Right-click on the user account folder that you want to delete, in our case, WindowsReport, and select the Delete icon.

It’s important to know that it’s not enough to delete a user’s account from the Computer Management console. You also need to delete the user’s profile folder. By doing so, you will free up a lot of space in the process. The procedure is pretty easy to follow, so just apply the steps above to get it done quickly.

3. Remove a Microsoft account using User Accounts

4. Remove a Microsoft account using Control Panel

The last option of deleting the Microsoft account is better because it offers a way of backing up the data in the user’s account.

How do I delete an administrator account in Windows 11?

The methods of removing an administrator account on Windows 11 are the same as the ones shown above. However, you need to have another administrator account to do this. Once you have created a new admin account, you can try any of the above methods. We have reached the end of this guide on how to remove an account on Windows 11. You can always try any of the methods we have provided, as they all work effectively. Similarly, if you want to know how to change the password and username in Windows 11, check our detailed guide to do it quickly. Did you succeed in deleting the user account? If you need more information, don’t hesitate to leave us a note in the comments section below.

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