How to temporarily disable your account on Windows 11
In Windows 11, you can quickly set up multiple accounts so that you can share your computer with lots of people. You can also disable an account instead of deleting it when you don't need it anymore, this way, you can keep their settings and files if you need to restore them.
Computer management, settings, command prompt, and PowerShell are all ways to disable an account in Windows 11. Regardless of the reason, Windows 11 has at least four ways to do this. Once the account is disabled, the system will disconnect access and remove the account from both the Start menu and the login screen.
Here, we will show you how to remove your Microsoft account from any Windows 11 computer. It is possible to do this in several ways, including through the settings, control panel, list of users and groups. When you don't have a local account, Windows won't allow you to remove the Microsoft account from your computer. We'll also show you how to create a local account. So, without further ado, let's get started now.
Things to think about before deleting your Microsoft account
In this article, we will show you how to remove a Microsoft account from Windows 11. Many things must be learned before going down this path. They're here:
The first thing you need to do if you want to remove a Microsoft account from your computer is to change your account type. You don't need to remove your Microsoft account from your computer. This process will keep all your files, folders, apps, and settings, so you can keep them all. If you move to a new place, you will be able to use the same account but with a new name. Additionally, you won't be able to use some of Microsoft's services and the features that come with it.
Secondly, if you decide to remove your Microsoft account from Windows 11, you will need a local account with administrator rights.
Thirdly, if you remove your Microsoft account, all data in that account will be deleted. If you have important files and don't want to lose them, we suggest you make a copy.
Reports indicate that even the stable version of Windows 11 Home may need a Microsoft account to be set up and installed. It seems that the "Pro" version will allow you to install the operating system with a local account.
Then, if you want to remove your Microsoft account from your computer, you can't do it. It can still be used through a web browser with your credentials.
Currently, you must have a Microsoft account to install Windows 11. This will likely change when the operating system is stable for all the devices that can run it. This means that you don't have to add a Microsoft account to use Windows 11 because it doesn't seem like you'll need one (at least the Pro version).
How to disable the account using Computer Management
To disable accounts on Windows 11 without removing them, use the following steps:
Click the Start button.
Check Computer Management and tap the top result to open the app.
Check the following path: Computer Management> System Tools> Local Users and Groups> Users
Then, right-click on the user and choose the Properties option.
Click the General tab.
Check that the Account option is disabled.
Press the Apply button.
if all right
Once the operations are completed, the user will not be able to log in, but the account will remain available in the system until it is deleted.
Activate the computer management account.
Follow these procedures to enable an account with Computer Management:
Open the Start menu.
To access the application, perform a computer management search and choose the best result.
Navigate the path as follows: Computer Management> System Tools> Local Users and Groups> Users
Right-click the user and choose Properties from the context menu.
Select the General option.
The account clearing option is disabled.
Press the Apply button.
To continue, click the OK button.
By following these procedures, the user will be able to log in and access their Windows 11 account.
How to disable an account using the settings menu
You can disable only family member accounts in the Settings app. Microsoft accounts and local accounts cannot be disabled.
Follow these procedures to disable a family member's account in Settings:
Go to Settings.
Select Accounts.
On the right, click on the "Family and other users" page.
Select the account and click on the Block Login option under the "Your Family" section.
Choose the blocking option.
Once the procedures are completed, none of the family members or account will be available on the login screen.
How to enable an account using the settings menu
You can disable only family member accounts in the Settings app. Microsoft accounts and local accounts cannot be disabled.
Follow these procedures to disable a family member's account in Settings:
Go to Settings.
Select Accounts.
On the right, click on the "Family and other users" page.
Select the account and click on the Allow Login option under the "Your family" section.
Choose the Allow option.
Once the procedures are completed, none of the family members or account will be available on the login screen.
How to use Command Prompt to disable an account
In Windows 11, use these actions to disable a local account or Microsoft account using commands:
Click the Start button.
Go to the command prompt, then right-click on the top result, and choose the option "Run as administrator".
To view the available accounts, type the following command and press Enter: net user
To disable the Windows 11 account, use the following command and press Enter: ACCOUNT-NAME / active: no net user
REPLACE "ACCOUNT-NAME" WITH THE ACCOUNT NAME TO DISABLE IT IN THE COMMAND.
In Windows 11, this example disables the "Experimental Administrator" account. net user admin demo / active: no
Once the steps are completed, the account will be deactivated and will no longer be accessible on the login screen. On the other hand, the account and data will remain on Windows 11.
Account activation through Command Prompt
To enable a command prompt for an account, follow these steps:
Open the Start menu.
Find Command Prompt, right-click on the first result, and choose Run as administrator.
To disable the Windows 11 account, use the following command and press Enter: net user ACCOUNT-NAME/active: Yes
Replace "ACCOUNT-NAME" in the command with the account name to enable.
In Windows 11, this example enables the "Trial Administrator" account.
net user admin_demo / active: Yes
After completing the procedures, the Windows 11 account will be enabled, allowing the user to regain access to his desktop and files.
Last Words
The tutorial above shows several simple ways to delete a Microsoft account from your Windows 11 device. So, go ahead and follow our guide to remove or unlink your Microsoft account from your computer and replace it with a local account.