How to Sign Out and Remove Your Account from Windows

Step by step

1. 1 min

   Sign out of your active user session

   Click the Start button on the taskbar. Select your User Account icon, then choose Sign out from the dropdown menu to terminate your active session.

   Note: Ensure all files are saved before signing out to prevent data loss.
2. 30 sec

   Access Account Settings

   Log back into the PC using an administrator account. Press the Windows key, type Settings, and press Enter to open the system configuration panel.

   Note: You cannot remove an account while you are currently signed into it.
3. 30 sec

   Locate user account settings

   In the left-hand sidebar, select Accounts. Click on the Other users or Family & other users tab to view the list of accounts currently stored on the device.

4. 30 sec

   Choose the account for removal

   Find the account you wish to remove from the list. Click the small downward arrow to expand the account options, then click the Remove button.

5. 1 min

   Delete account data

   A prompt will appear warning that all account data, including files on the desktop and in Documents, will be erased. Confirm the action by clicking Delete account and data.

   Note: This action is permanent and cannot be undone.