How to Remove an Email Account From Microsoft Outlook
The procedures for deleting email accounts in the various Outlook versions are similar, with some minor exceptions.
Delete Email Accounts in Windows Mail App
Deleting an email account in Mail (the basic email client included with Windows) is simple as well:
What Happens When You Delete Email Accounts in Outlook or Windows Mail?
When you remove an account from Microsoft Outlook and Windows Mail, you won’t have access to it in that program, and you’ll remove the locally stored data. However, you won’t delete the account or any messages in it. Deleting an account from a Microsoft email client also deletes the calendar information associated with that account.
Delete a Default Account in Window Mail
If you don’t see the Delete account option, you’re likely trying to delete the default mail account. Windows requires at least one mail account, and you can’t delete it. However, you can stop receiving and sending mail through it. The account still exists on your computer and with the email service provider, but it will be disabled. To disable the account:
