One of the most recommended ways to experience the full potential of Windows is with a Microsoft account;it gives you the ability to sync settings between devices, download apps from the Microsoft Store, and much more.However, although before Windows 11 using the account was optional, as of this operating system it is no longer so.But what if you prefer to log in locally?For that, you will need to know how to delete a Windows 11 account.First, we'll start with one of the most common scenarios you might face: deleting a Microsoft account after the clean install process or if you're setting up a newly purchased computer.This could be a problem in Windows 10 Home, as we discussed in our introduction.The easiest way to get around this limit is to set up Windows with a Microsoft account, and then add a "local" offline account instead.Basically, you can create a free disposable Microsoft account (not tied to your real name or credit card) and then sign in with it during the Windows 11 setup process.When you finish the setup, please do not download any apps or transfer any files.Just skip straight to our steps below to permanently delete the account you just added instead of a new "local" one that isn't linked to a Microsoft ID.Step 1 – Go to Windows 11 Settings by pressing the Windows + I keys on your keyboard at the same time.Step 2 – Click on the Accounts section in the sidebar.Step 3 – Click Family & Other Users.Step 4 – Under Other users, click the plus sign (+) Add someone else to this team.Step 5 – A Microsoft setup window will open asking for an email account, choose I don't have this person's sign-in information at the bottom, marked in blue.Step 6 – In the new setup window, much like the old one with three options at the bottom, select Add a user without a Microsoft account.Step 7 – The next window will give you the option to add an account with the name and password of your choice.Step 8: once these data have been selected, you will be returned to the Family and other users option.Locate the user you just created, select it, and change the account type to Administrator using the Change account type button.Once you've completed these steps, sign out of your computer that has the Microsoft account.Sign in to your new local account.Follow steps 1-3 again, and then choose the old Microsoft account under other users and click the Delete button.This will remove that Microsoft account from your computer, leaving you with just a local account.If you already use a Windows 11 computer with a Microsoft account, you can manually delete it and use a local account instead.With this method you will not lose any files or your personal information.Step 1 – Go to Windows 11 Settings by pressing the Windows + I keys on your keyboard at the same time.Step 2 – Click on the Accounts section in the sidebar.Step 3 – Click Your Information and choose Sign in with a local account.Step 4 – Click Next and enter your password to confirm.Step 5 – Follow the steps on the screen and enter your information.Enhance your lifestyle Product review, technology news, tools to navigate the digital world.