Can I delete an Xbox profile from my Microsoft account?

you can't as it is the microsoft account, the microsoft account covers xbox, office, teams and all the other services from microsoft, if you do not want to use xbox anymore then just stop using it but the account cannot be deleted. Was this reply helpful?
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Can you remove Xbox profile from Microsoft account?

I would like to let you know that removing your Xbox profile only from the Microsoft account is not possible. Each Xbox profile is linked to a Microsoft account, so if you decide to delete the profile, the only option for now is deleting the whole account.
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Can I separate an Xbox account from Microsoft account?

Was this reply helpful? The Microsoft account and th Xbox account are basically one in the same. They cannot be separated.
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Can you delete an Xbox account without deleting the Microsoft account?

To consider: To delete your Xbox profile, you must close your Microsoft account. There is no way to close your account while maintaining your Xbox profile or gamertag.
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Why is there an Xbox profile on my Microsoft account?

Where does that come from? You or someone else downloaded and launched some type of game on Windows that needed an Xbox profile, you didn't have one so one was created automatically for you. Nothing to worry about.
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Xbox Series X/S: How to Delete User Account

What happens if I remove Xbox from Microsoft account?

If you don't want your Xbox console or device associated with your account any longer, you can unregister it by selecting the device, and then selecting Remove device. Note Unregistering your device automatically unlinks it from the Microsoft Store to disassociate it from future downloads.
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What happens if I remove my Xbox profile?

Delete Profile Only – This deletes the Xbox profile but leaves saved games and achievements. Delete Profile and Items – This deletes the profile and the associated saved games and achievements.
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Does deleting a user account delete the Microsoft account?

Select the person's name or email address, then select Remove. Read the disclosure and select Delete account and data. Note that this will not delete the person's Microsoft account, but it will remove their sign-in info and account data from your PC.
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How do I remove an account from my Microsoft account?

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  1. Right-click on Start then click on Run.
  2. Type: Control Panel and click on Ok.
  3. Click on "User Accounts" then click on "User Accounts" again.
  4. Click on "Manage another account"
  5. Click on the account that you want to delete and then click on "Delete the account"
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Can you delete an Xbox account and make a new one with the same email?

No, any Microsoft addresses in a deleted account cannot be used again. Why do you want to delete the account?
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Is Xbox account the same as Microsoft account?

Follow these steps to reset your Microsoft account password. You'll need a Microsoft account to create an Xbox account. A Microsoft account is not the same thing as an Xbox account, although you can use the same email address for both.
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Can you switch Microsoft accounts on an Xbox profile?

The Xbox profile is part of a Microsoft account, so it cannot be transferred to another account.
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How do I unlink my Microsoft account to another account?

In the Accounts section, select "Your accounts". Here, you should see a list of all the Microsoft accounts linked to your device. Find the account you want to remove and click on it. Click on "Manage" and then "Remove this account from this device".
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How do you permanently delete a Xbox profile?

To do so:
  1. Press the Xbox button  to open the guide.
  2. Select Profile & system > Settings > Account > Remove accounts.
  3. Choose the profile that you want to remove, and then select Remove to confirm.
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How do I delete my Xbox profile from someone else?

Remove your Xbox profile from an Xbox console

Press the Xbox button  to open the guide. Select Profile & system > Settings > Account > Remove accounts.
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What happens if I remove Microsoft account?

Deleting your Microsoft account will result in the permanent deletion of all your associated data and services, including email. If you want to stop using your Microsoft account but still want to access your email, you can set up email forwarding in your email settings.
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Does factory reset remove Microsoft account?

It will not effect the MS account Just use your personal E-Mail on next setup.
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How do I delete an administrator account?

How to Delete an Administrator Account in Control Panel
  1. Click the magnifying glass icon in the lower-left corner.
  2. Type Control Panel into the Windows Search Bar.
  3. Change the view to Small icons.
  4. Then click on User Accounts.
  5. Next, click Manage another account.
  6. Choose the user you would like to delete as admin.
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Does deleting a user profile delete everything?

Quick tip: Deleting a user from your Windows 10 machine will permanently delete all of their associated data, documents, and more. If needed, ensure the user has a backup of any important files they want to keep before you delete.
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Can I delete a Microsoft account and start over?

If you delete your Microsoft account, you will lose everything associated with the account. You have a grace period of 60 days to reactivate your account, but you can't retrieve deleted data. To delete your account, navigate to the "Close my account page".
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Is closing a Microsoft account the same as deleting?

Important: When you close your Microsoft account, your email and contacts are deleted from our servers and can't be recovered.
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How do I Unmerge my Microsoft account?

To separate your Microsoft account, just do the following:
  1. Open 'Settings' on the computer.
  2. Select 'Accounts'.
  3. Click 'Your info'.
  4. Under 'Email & app accounts', pick 'Sign in with a local account instead'.
  5. Input your current password.
  6. Make a new username and password for the local account.
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Can 2 Microsoft accounts be linked?

For security reasons, it's not possible to merge or combine Microsoft accounts, nor can you transfer such things as your game progress or gamertag, account purchases and balance from one account to another. Microsoft personal accounts and Microsoft 365 work or school accounts can be used side by side.
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Can you have 2 Microsoft accounts with same email Xbox?

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Its not possible to have two different Microsoft/Xbox accounts under the same exact email address.
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How many Xbox profiles can you have?

As far as I know, there is no limit to the number of profiles you can have on an Xbox console. Was this reply helpful?
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