Delete hotmail account windows 8
To delete a Hotmail account on Windows 8, you'll need to follow these steps:
Method 1: Delete Hotmail account through Windows 8 Mail app
- Open the Mail app on your Windows 8 device.
- Click on the "Accounts" button in the top right corner of the screen.
- Select the Hotmail account you want to delete from the list of accounts.
- Click on the "Manage" button next to the account.
- Click on the "Delete account" button.
- Confirm that you want to delete the account by clicking "Yes" in the pop-up window.
Method 2: Delete Hotmail account through Windows 8 Settings
- Go to the Settings app on your Windows 8 device.
- Click on "Accounts" or "PC settings" (depending on your Windows 8 version).
- Click on "Email & accounts".
- Select the Hotmail account you want to delete from the list of accounts.
- Click on the "Remove" button next to the account.
- Confirm that you want to delete the account by clicking "Yes" in the pop-up window.
Method 3: Delete Hotmail account through Outlook.com
- Go to the Outlook.com website and sign in with your Hotmail account credentials.
- Click on your profile picture or initials in the top right corner of the screen.
- Click on "Settings" from the dropdown menu.
- Click on "Account" from the left-hand menu.
- Scroll down to the "Account actions" section and click on "Close account".
- Follow the prompts to confirm that you want to delete your account.
Important notes:
- Before deleting your Hotmail account, make sure you have accessed your account settings and updated any necessary information, such as your password or recovery options.
- Deleting your Hotmail account will also delete all associated data, including emails, contacts, and calendar events.
- If you're using a Hotmail account for other services, such as Xbox Live or Microsoft services, you may need to update those accounts separately.