How to remove a work account from Windows 10

A work account is a Microsoft account delegated to you from a company you may work for or agree with. This account is often provided to you by the company you work for, so you can manage contacts, manage work, and communicate from an authorized account in your company. However, there may be an instance where you want to remove your account from Windows 10, for instance, when you leave a company and you need to remove the account from your device. Read through for more information on how you can remove a work account from Windows 10.

Below is a guide on removing a work account from a Windows 10 device – I have included two methods on how you can achieve this. The first involves using local desktop settings to remove the account, and the second is the browser version of Office. Read through both methods on removing work accounts from Windows 10.

  • How to remove a work account from Windows 10 using the desktop settings.
  • How to remove a work account from Windows 10 using the browser.

These are the two different ways you can remove a Windows 10 account from your computer, you can either use the local settings from the settings section on your desktop, or you can use the browser settings to remove account access from your device – both will help to remove a work account from Windows 10.

How to remove a work account from Windows 10 using the desktop settings

The first process we will discuss is how to remove a work account from Windows 10 using the desktop settings; this involves using desktop settings to remove the Windows 10 work account from your device. Removing an account doesn’t involve any form of complex navigation to complete the process – you just need to follow the guide. With a few simple steps, you will have successfully removed your work-based account from Office. Read through for more information on how you can achieve this.

  • Firstly, open “Start” and click on “Settings.”
  • From there, click on “Accounts.”
  • Now click on “Access work or school.”
  • After that, select your work account.
  • Finally, click on “disconnect.”

Following the steps above will successfully remove a work account from your Windows 10 desktop. The process is quite simple, and it removes your account by disconnecting it from your desktop. You may need to input another account to your user profile, or if you have other secondary accounts, you can delegate one of them to become your default profile account. Once your account has been disconnected, your device will no longer have access to that account from the desktop unless reassigned. You can still access your account from your browser options, allowing you to access Office 365; you can proceed from there if you need.

In-depth step by step guide [with screenshots] – How to remove a work account from Windows 10 using the desktop settings

Here is an in-depth guide on removing a work account from your desktop; this guide includes a series of screenshots to help better understand the process if you can’t correctly follow the steps. This guide also includes an in-depth explanation of some of the more complex steps to allow you to understand what each step will do in account removal from Windows 10.

  • Firstly, open “Start” and click on “Settings.”
  • From there, click on “Accounts.”
  • Now click on “Access work or school.”
  • After that, select your work account.
  • Finally, click on “disconnect.”

You can successfully remove a work account from your Windows 10 desktop by following the steps above. The procedure is straightforward, and it involves disconnecting your account from your desktop. You may need to add another account to your user profile, or you can delegate one of your secondary accounts to become your default profile account if you have any. Your device will no longer have access to that account from the desktop once unplugged unless reassigned. You can still access your account through your browser’s settings, which will allow you to access Office 365; from there, you can proceed as needed.

How to remove a work account from Windows 10 using the browser

Above I showed you how to remove a work account from Windows 10 using the desktop; here is a guide on removing the account using the browser. Using the browser is often an excellent method to remove your account if you have access to another computer and account but not the Windows 10 computer with your account on. Remote removal of your account also helps keep an eye on any other devices that have your account signed in. If you find that your account is signed into a device you are unfamiliar with, you can remove that device to maintain security.

  • Firstly, open Office 365.
  • Click on your profile picture.
  • Now click on “View account.”
  • After that, click on “Devices.”
  • From there, select your device.
  • Finally, click on “Disable device.”

Once the steps above have been completed, you will have successfully removed your works account from the desktop. Your browser account is your main Office account where you can manage access and conduct tasks on. Removing access to signed devices is also one aspect of the Office browser’s ability to manage your accounts.

In-depth step by step guide [with screenshots] – How to remove a work account from Windows 10 using the browser

Here is a more in-depth guide on removing a work account using the browser account. This guide includes screenshots to allow you a better understanding of the steps in more detail. The screenshots add visual context to the outcome allowing you to understand what is required when proceeding with a step.

  • Firstly, open Office 365.
  • Click on your profile picture.
  • Now click on “View account.”
  • After that, click on “Devices.”
  • From there, select your device.
  • Finally, click on “Disable device.”

Once you’ve accomplished the instructions above, you’ll have successfully erased your works account from your desktop. Your principal Office account is your browser account, which you can use to manage access and do tasks. Removing access to signed devices is another feature of the Office browser’s account management capabilities.

Conclusion

Thank you for reading our blog on how to remove a work account from Windows 10; we hope the content provided above has helped you to understand better what is required when you need to remove an account on Windows 10. If you find that there are issues you came across, be sure to add a comment below, and we will address them as soon as possible.

Saajid Gangat

Saajid Gangat has been a researcher and content writer at Business Tech Planet since 2021. Saajid is a tech-savvy writer with expertise in web and graphic design and has extensive knowledge of Microsoft 365, Adobe, Shopify, WordPress, Wix, Squarespace, and more! You can connect with Saajid on Linkedin.

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