How to delete your Windows Live account

Note: a Windows Live account is now just called a Microsoft account. The account removal link remains the same, however. For the updated instructions, see: http://www.accountkiller.com/en/delete-microsoft-account

This link is different from the Live/Hotmail deletion link, so check what you're doing. By using this link, your complete account will be deleted. If you wish to only terminate the e-mail account, look for Hotmail / Live on this site.

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Publicly visible text/images often aren't properly deleted even when you succeed in deleting an account. Try editing or deleting them manually before deleting the account itself. If you're unsure what happens to your tracks: this can be found mostly in the Terms of Service/Privacy Policy; otherwise you can always contact Windows Live and ask personally. By the way, deletion requests don't necessarily mean your data will actually be deleted (e.g. due to legal obligations).