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#303465 12-Feb-2023 16:22
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how to delete a microsoft acc. which is the admin on laptop 





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  #3035409 12-Feb-2023 16:30
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i should have added i dont have the password for the microsoft account





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  #3035456 12-Feb-2023 16:33
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Are you an admin on the laptop ? If not, then your best bet without stuffing around is to backup and reinstall Windows. Only takes 10mins.

 

 

 

 





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  #3035749 13-Feb-2023 09:32
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If you don't want to wipe/reinstall windows for whatever reason, I've found this piece of software works quite well: https://www.passmoz.com/windows-password-recovery.html





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  #3035825 13-Feb-2023 11:16
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You can also look in the Local Users & Groups console to remove the unwanted admin account (if you too are an admin on the machine)

 


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  #3060307 8-Apr-2023 13:07
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bales:

 

how to delete a microsoft acc. which is the admin on laptop 

 

 

Im assuming its a MS linked a/c ? ie a live a/c
If so the ONLY option is a wipe & reload .
Password reset/recovery software doesnt work on MS Live logins .


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