If you’re connected to Wi-Fi, disconnect.Īfter you do, try creating a Microsoft account and you’ll see a “Something went wrong” error message. (Disclaimer: It will take some time before the Skype account will be removed from the database.) If the accounts are successfully unlinked, a confirmation message will be displayed at the top of the page. If you have a computer with an Ethernet cable, unplug it. In order for you to delete your Skype account without deleting your Microsoft account, you need to unlink your Microsoft account first. Thankfully, there is one hidden way around this process on Windows 10 Home: You can disconnect your computer from the network. Microsoft has, for whatever reason, made closing and completely deleting a Skype account way more elaborate and complex than it has to be. Uninstall and reinstall Skype app (Note - You will not lose any Skype data because of this) Uninstall Windows Key+X > Windows Powershell (Admin) > Copy the below, paste into Powershell > Enter Get-AppxPackage -allusers Microsoft.
How to Create a Local User Account Instead Reset the Skype Windows Key+I > Apps > Locate Skype > Advanced Options > Reset 2. Windows 10 offers no option to create a local account from within the setup process. That’s right-if you don’t want a Microsoft account, Microsoft says you need to sign in with one anyway and then remove it later. Finish going through Windows setup, then select the Start button and go to Settings > Accounts > Your info and select Sign in with a local account instead. If you’d prefer not to have a Microsoft account associated with your device, you can remove it. If you do, Windows 10’s Setup says this is how you can avoid signing in with a Microsoft account: You might click “Learn More” to find more information about the account creation process. If you try to click “Next” or “Create account,” Windows 10 will ask you for “a valid email address, phone number, or Skype name.” There’s no apparent way around it.