How do I remove an admin from this device while still keeping its date on other computers?

Connor Shamblin 0 Reputation points
2025-12-06T01:55:07.2066667+00:00

How do I remove an admin from this device while still keeping its data on other computers? I have removed the profile and now it is just my personal profile but in settings it still has the other account as admin and mine below it. When I click on the account there isn't an option to remove it. It's a windows 11 pro.

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  1. Q&A Assist
    2025-12-06T01:55:18.4833333+00:00
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    To remove an admin account from your Windows 11 Pro device while keeping its data accessible on other computers, you can follow these steps:

    1. Open Settings: Press Windows + I to open the Settings app.
    2. Accounts: Navigate to the Accounts section.
    3. Family & other users: Click on Family & other users on the left side.
    4. Select the account: Under the Other users section, find the admin account you want to remove.
    5. Remove the account: Click on the account, and if you see an option to Remove, select it. This will remove the account from your device but may not delete the data stored in the cloud or on other devices.

    If the option to remove the account is not available, you may need to ensure you are logged in with an account that has administrative privileges. If you have already removed the profile but the account still shows up, you might need to use the Control Panel to manage user accounts:

    1. Control Panel: Search for and open Control Panel.
    2. User Accounts: Click on User Accounts and then Manage another account.
    3. Select the account: Choose the admin account and look for the option to delete or remove it.

    Make sure to back up any important data before removing the account, as this process may affect access to files associated with that account on your device.


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