How to get out of the Microsoft account on the phone, computer, laptop: Instructions

A detailed guide for withdrawal from Microsoft's account and it is turned off on a computer, laptop, smartphone.

Windows 8.1 and 10 operating systems and 10 at the first launch of a computer are faced with a request for a science record Microsoft. With its help, the operating system is registered on the server Microsoft, and it also gives the user certain privileges.

But, as you know, on computers and mobile devices there is the possibility of creating several accounts for different users. In order to use another account, the first thing you need to get out of the active one. In our article we will tell you how to do it on different devices.

Figure 1. How to get out of the Microsoft account on the phone, computer, laptop: Instruction

What is Microsoft's account and why is it needed?

• Account Microsoft It is an alternative version of local accounts on computers and laptops with the Windows operating system. It is used to access the user to his folders and files.
• The main difference between the account Microsoft From the usual one is that all user data (files, folders, passwords, etc.) are stored not on the computer itself, but on the server Microsoft (in the cloud). In addition, the login and password of accounts are uniform for a large number of online services, including access to the site of the company, in the program Skype and storage Skydrive.

Figure 2. Microsoft on the phone, computer, laptop: Instruction

• For users of mobile phones with the Windows Phone operating system, the availability of account Microsoft It is mandatory. But users of stationary computers and laptops often refuse it due to the fact that they do not want to transfer their personal data to the company Microsoft And they are afraid of surveillance.

Figure 3. Microsoft on the phone, computer, laptop: Instruction

• Account Microsoft It was first implemented in the version of the Windows 8.1 operating system and slightly improved in Windows 10. In earlier versions such as Windows 7, the user has to limit himself to local accounts.

How to get out of the Microsoft account on a stationary computer or laptop with the Windows 8.1 operating system?

Most articles on the Internet talk about how irrevocably delete the account Microsoft And create local. However, this option is bad in that you will lose everything with your settings. Therefore, the best option would be to turn it off. Suppose you are currently using an account Microsoft And you want to turn off synchronization with it. To do this, you will need to perform a few simple actions:

Step 1.

• You need to open the panel " Charms", Which is located on the right side of the screen and go to section" Options».
• Next, select " Changing the parameters of the computer"And then go to section" Accounts».

Figure 1. How to get out of the Microsoft account on a stationary computer or laptop with the Windows 8.1 operating system?

Step 2.

• In the upper part of the window opened, the name of your account and the email address attached to it will be displayed. Press the button " Disconnect»Under the address of the mail.

Figure 2. How to get out of the Microsoft account on a stationary computer or laptop with the Windows 8.1 operating system?

Step 3.

• To turn off the account, the computer will ask you to enter the current password. Enter it and press the button " Further».

Figure 3. How to get out of the Microsoft account on a stationary computer or laptop with the Windows 8.1 operating system?

• After performing these actions, your account will be fixed from Microsoft, and the computer will use the local account. You can easily change it in the section " Accounts».

How to get out of the Microsoft account on a stationary computer or laptop with the Windows 10 operating system?

Exit from the account Microsoft In the operating system Windows 10 It is also carried out on the principle of its disconnection and transition to a local account. In order to make a shutdown, take the following steps:

Step 1.

• Open the menu " Start", Select the menu item" Options"And in the window that opens, click on the section" Accounts».

Figure 1. How to get out of the Microsoft account on a stationary computer or laptop with the Windows 10 operating system?

Step 2.

• In the window that opens on the left side, select the tab " Email and accounts", After which on the right side under information about the user, click on the link" Instead enter with a local account».

Figure 2. How to get out of the Microsoft account on a stationary computer or laptop with the Windows 10 operating system?

Step 3.

• In the window that appears, you need to set parameters for a local account. Namely, her name, password and hint for the password. Then you should click " Further».

Figure 3. How to get out of the Microsoft account on a stationary computer or laptop with the Windows 10 operating system?

• In conclusion, you will be asked to re -enter the account of the account, after which you need to leave it and go again, but already as a local user.
• This is the process of disconnecting the account Microsoft In the operating system Windows 10 Completed.

How to get out of Microsoft's account on a mobile phone or tablet with the Windows Phone operating system?

• Sometimes change your account Microsoft It is also required on mobile devices. However, here you have to face some difficulties. The fact is that all smartphones on which the operating system is installed Windows Phone, tied to only one account and theoretically cannot be changed in any way.
• But, despite such a ban, the loophole is still available. You can complete the full reset of the phone settings and when you turn it on, enter the login and password of the new account Microsoft. However, it is worth remembering that the reset of settings will rub all the data from the device, including games, applications, photographs and music. Therefore, before moving on to reset the settings, first save all the necessary data on the memory card or computer.

To reset the settings on the phone with the operating system Windows Phone, You need to do the following:

Step 1.

• Save all the necessary documents on the memory card, remove it from the device, open it " Options"And go to section" System».

Figure 1. How to get out of the Microsoft account on a mobile phone or tablet with the Windows Phone operating system?

Step 2.

• In the next window, find and go to the category " About the system". A brief information about the installed software and button "will display on the screen" Reset". You should click on it and wait until the device fails to the factory settings.

Figure 2. How to get out of the Microsoft account on a mobile phone or tablet with the Windows Phone operating system?

How to get out of Microsoft's account on a mobile phone or tablet with Android and iOS operating systems?

• As you know, the use of Microsoft's account is possible not only on operating systems from the manufacturer. Owners of smartphones and tablets of other operating systems often use this account to use programs such as Skype. Its separate addition to the list of accounts is impossible.
• Respectively, to leave the account Microsoft on the Android or iOS, You need to get out of the program in which it is used. This can be done either in the program itself or in the phone settings in the section " Accounts».

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