Deleting or removing an Xbox profile is not possible and they're correct that you will be needing to close or delete your Microsoft account to do so.
Will removing Xbox account delete saves?
Delete Profile Only – This deletes the Xbox profile but leaves saved games and achievements. Delete Profile and Items – This deletes the profile and the associated saved games and achievements.
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How do I delete my Xbox account without deleting games?
- Press the Xbox button to open the guide.
- Select Profile & system > Settings > Account > Remove accounts.
- Choose the profile that you want to remove, and then select Remove to confirm.
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Will I lose everything if I make a new Xbox account?
As long as you have your saved data in the game (You can see this by going to manage game -> Saved Data, and there should be one with your gamertag), you shouldn't lose any of your data with the game.
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Does deleting Microsoft account delete Xbox?
It also deletes all the services associated with it, including your: Outlook.com, Hotmail, Live, and MSN email accounts. OneDrive files. Xbox Live data and GamerTag.
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What happens if I delete my Xbox account?
Before you completely delete your Xbox Live account, you should know that once you request deletion, it's gone forever – and that includes all your games, funds, subscriptions, and everything you have on the account.
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How do I separate my Xbox account from my Microsoft account?
unfortunately you can't separate an Xbox profile from a Microsoft account. changing the email or removing Person B's email from the Xbox profile could result in the permanent deletion of Person B's Microsoft account. Person A would need to create their own Xbox account and start again.
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Can you delete an Xbox account and make a new one with the same email?
No, any Microsoft addresses in a deleted account cannot be used again.
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Does removing Xbox account delete everything?
Before you completely delete your Xbox Live account, you should know that once you request deletion, it's gone forever – and that includes all your games, funds, subscriptions, and everything you have on the account.
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What happens if you delete Xbox account?
Your game progress, Gamerscore, and Gamertag on Xbox Live will be lost.
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Does your Xbox account save your progress?
While you're connected to the Xbox network, saved games are automatically stored in the cloud. If you use your Xbox profile to sign in to a different Xbox console, your saves are available from that console.
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Does removing an Xbox account delete games?
Before you completely delete your Xbox Live account, you should know that once you request deletion, it's gone forever – and that includes all your games, funds, subscriptions, and everything you have on the account. For this reason, it might be wise to check a few things on your account if you don't want to lose them.
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Can you delete Xbox account without deleting Microsoft?
Deleting or removing an Xbox profile is not possible and they're correct that you will be needing to close or delete your Microsoft account to do so.
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Will I lose everything if I change my gamertag?
Changing your gamertag only affects your gamertag. It does not mess with your saved data or progress at all.
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What happens if I change my Microsoft account on Xbox?
Each Xbox profile is associated with ONE MS account once it is put onto that account it can not be changed. Hence NO profiles can be moved between MS Accounts. The ONLY thing that can be changed is what email address is used to sign into that account/profile.
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Can I have 2 accounts on my Xbox One?
If you have more than one profile saved to your console, you can switch between profiles from the Home screen: Press the Xbox button to open the guide. Select Profile & system, and then select Add or switch. Choose the profile that you want to switch to.
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