To remove a Microsoft account from Windows 10, the recommended and safest method is to switch from the Microsoft account to a local account. Here are the detailed steps:

1. Open the Settings app by clicking the Start menu and selecting the gear icon.
2. Navigate to Accounts > Your info.
3. Click on Sign in with a local account instead. This option starts the process of unlinking your Microsoft account.
4. Enter your current Microsoft account password when prompted and click Next.
5. Create a local account by entering a username, password, and password hint, then click Next.
6. Click Sign out and finish to complete the switch.

After this, your Microsoft account will be removed from the Windows 10 sign- in, and you will be using a local account instead

. If you want to completely delete a Microsoft account from the device (for example, if it is listed under other users), you can do so via Settings:

• Go to Settings > Accounts > Family & other users.
• Select the Microsoft account you want to remove.
• Click Remove and then confirm by clicking Delete account and data.

This will delete the account and all data associated with it from the device

. Important notes:

• Switching to a local account means you will lose access to Microsoft services tied to that account on the device, such as OneDrive, Microsoft Store apps, and syncing features.
• Before removing the Microsoft account, back up any important files or data associated with it to avoid loss.
• The process is generally irreversible on the device, so ensure you want to proceed before removing the account

This approach provides a clean way to remove a Microsoft account from Windows 10 while maintaining control over your user profile and data.