Easily Remove Accounts Used by Other Apps on Windows 11

If you no longer need a specific email account on your Windows 11 computer, you can remove it through the Settings app or the Registry. Follow these steps to delete email accounts:

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How do I Remove Accounts Used by Other Apps?​

1. Delete Email Accounts from Settings on Windows 11​

1. Open Settings:
   • Click on the Start Menu (Windows icon) on the taskbar.
   • Type Settings in the search bar and press Enter.
2. Navigate to Accounts:
   • In the Settings window, click on Accounts.
3. Access Email & Accounts:
   • Click on the Email & accounts tab on the left side.
     
4. Select and Manage Account:
   • Under the Accounts used by email, calendar, and contacts section, find the account you want to delete.
   • Click on the account and then click the Manage button.
5. Delete Account:
   • Click the Delete account from this device option.
6. Remove from Other Apps:
   • Under the Accounts used by other apps section, find the account and click the Remove button.
     

This method ensures the email account and its associated data are removed from your system, making it unavailable for email, calendar, and other app integrations.

2. Delete Email Accounts from Registry on Windows 11​

Warning: Modifying the Registry can cause serious problems if not done correctly. Ensure you have a full backup of your system before proceeding.

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1. Open Start Menu:
   • Click on the Start Menu (Windows icon) on the taskbar.
   • Type Registry in the search bar and click the top result to open the Registry Editor.
2. Navigate to Stored Identities:
   • In the Registry Editor, navigate to the following path:HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\IdentityCRL\StoredIdentities
     
3. Expand StoredIdentities Key:
   • Expand the StoredIdentities key to reveal the subkeys representing the accounts stored on your computer.
4. Delete Account Key:
   • Right-click on the key corresponding to the email account you want to remove.
   • Select the Delete option.
5. Restart Device:
   • Once you complete these steps, restart your computer to apply the changes.
   • Repeat these steps if you have multiple email accounts to remove.

Using the Registry method ensures the account is thoroughly removed if residual data remains after using the Settings app.

3. Remove Work or School Account​

1. Set Up Local Admin Account:
   • Before making changes, set up a local admin account to avoid being locked out.
2. Open Settings:
   • Click on the Start Menu (Windows icon) on the taskbar.
   • Type Settings in the search bar and press Enter.
3. Navigate to Accounts:
   • In the Settings window, click on Accounts.
4. Access Work or School Account:
   • Click on Access work or school on the left side.
5. Disconnect Account:
   • Find the undesired account and click on it.
   • Click the Disconnect button.

This approach is particularly useful if you need to remove an old work or school account that you no longer have access to.

By following these methods, you can ensure that your Windows 11 system is free from unnecessary email accounts, improving security and system performance.