How to close windows live mail account
To close a Windows Live Mail account, you'll need to follow these steps:
Method 1: Delete the account from Windows Live
- Go to the Windows Live website (www.windowslive.com) and sign in with your Windows Live ID and password.
- Click on your profile picture or initials in the top right corner, then select "Account" from the dropdown menu.
- Click on "Account actions" and then select "Close account".
- Follow the prompts to confirm that you want to close your account.
- Enter your password again to confirm the closure.
Method 2: Delete the account from Windows Live Mail
- Open Windows Live Mail on your computer.
- Click on "File" > "Account Settings" > "Manage Accounts".
- Select the account you want to close and click "Remove".
- Confirm that you want to remove the account by clicking "Yes".
Method 3: Delete the account from Outlook.com
- Go to the Outlook.com website (www.outlook.com) and sign in with your Windows Live ID and password.
- Click on your profile picture or initials in the top right corner, then select "Account" from the dropdown menu.
- Click on "Account actions" and then select "Close account".
- Follow the prompts to confirm that you want to close your account.
- Enter your password again to confirm the closure.
What happens after closing your account:
- Your Windows Live Mail account will be deleted, and you will no longer be able to access your email, contacts, or other account data.
- Any emails or data stored on the Windows Live servers will be deleted.
- You will no longer receive emails or notifications from Windows Live.
- You will need to create a new email account if you want to continue using email services.
Important note:
- Before closing your account, make sure to export any important data, such as contacts or emails, to a safe location, such as a CSV file or a local email client like Outlook.
- If you have any outstanding issues or concerns with your account, you may want to contact Microsoft support before closing your account.