There is an XBox profile assigned to my Microsoft Account that is not me! How to Delete???

Discus and support There is an XBox profile assigned to my Microsoft Account that is not me! How to Delete??? in XBoX Accessibility to solve the problem; Can someone please tell me why there is an XBox profile assigned to my Microsoft account, and how to delete this? I have never used XBox! No-one else... Discussion in 'XBoX Accessibility' started by MarianH2, May 30, 2023.

  1. MarianH2
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    There is an XBox profile assigned to my Microsoft Account that is not me! How to Delete???


    Can someone please tell me why there is an XBox profile assigned to my Microsoft account, and how to delete this? I have never used XBox! No-one else has access to my computer. I tried looking at XBox support and help documents, to no avail. I have search all over Microsoft support pages. They simply refer customers to XBox. It's like a circular argument that never gets resolved. This is very concerning due to security issues. I have tried for well over a year once I discovered this but cannot figure this out or find help from Microsoft.

    The only Microsoft products I use are Microsoft Office. I've been using Office 2010 since I bought those discs back then. My Microsoft account showed the XBox profile with with this profile- could have been there for years but I never noticed until during the pandemic while working from home using my own computer. I just installed Office 2021 yesterday. XBox profile is still displayed in my MS account.

    I know there are very smart and savvy people in this community. I am praying that some of you can help me. Thanks in advance! FYI, this is a Windows 10 Lenovo Yoga laptop. The image below is still displayed in my Microsoft Account. Therefore I believe this is a Microsoft issue, not necessarily an XBox issue, but maybe both groups are at fault here.


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    MarianH2, May 30, 2023
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  2. MarianH2 Win User

    There is an XBox profile assigned to my Microsoft Account that is not me! How to Delete???

    Thanks. No one has access to this laptop except me. It is never used in an area where other people are located. I have had to change all passwords and use Authy authenticator now to access outlook and my Microsoft account, as well as other critical accounts, after a serious security problem last year. So I don't want Microsoft or anyone else assigning anything to my accounts without my expressed permission. I have not noticed any new malicious activity, but the crooks sure keep trying. I spot scam attempts every day and am able to delete them, but all it takes is one accidental click... Have already learned this lesson the hard way.

    And, as I have stated below, this Xbox profile name is offensive and I want it totally gone. I'm still looking for a way to do that. Any ideas would be welcomed!
  3. MarianH2 Win User

    There is an XBox profile assigned to my Microsoft Account that is not me! How to Delete???

    Thanks. I understand that a Microsoft account is not the same as an Xbox profile. Since I have never used Xbox and don't want to create an account, this does not seem to be a good resolution. I don't know what a game tag is or if one is attached. Another member said "Every Microsoft account has a Xbox live profile automatically". The name that they have selected for me has negative connotations. This is why I want to delete it totally remove it from my Microsoft account. Any more ideas?
  4. MarianH2 Win User

    There is an XBox profile assigned to my Microsoft Account that is not me! How to Delete???

    Thanks Luis. Didn't know about this automatic assignment. I have never used Xbox and no one else has access to this computer. I am annoyed with Microsoft for creating profile for me that I didn't ask for and picking a name that has certain connotations that I do not want associated with me. This is why I want to delete this profile. Any suggestions?
  5. Just a Volunteer Win User

    There is an XBox profile assigned to my Microsoft Account that is not me! How to Delete???

    "(A Microsoft account is not the same thing as an Xbox profile, although both use the same email address.)"

    Is there a gametag attached to your xbox profile? It may be a random generated one initiated when you created your Microsoft account. Just guessing.

    Check this support page Create an xbox account.

    It has info that may assist you.
  6. notk1lo Win User

    There is an XBox profile assigned to my Microsoft Account that is not me! How to Delete???

    Hi MarianH2, this definitely does seem like a security concern. But no need to fret, have you possibly noticed any malicious activity on your Microsoft account? Id say for good measure just in case someone has unauthorized access to your account, to change your password as soon as possible. Maybe someone who had access to your device(s) like a family member or friend created an Xbox profile. That is merely just speculation but it is possible and does happen. Hope to resolve this soon!
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