Finally, note that the account you’re going to remove will not be accessible on your Xbox One any longer, but it will remain available on the Xbox Live servers. The account’s save files, progress, and game data will not be altered if this data has been saved and uploaded before you deleted it.

To redownload your profile, connect it to a USB flash drive or a USB hard drive. Follow these steps to move, delete, or download your Xbox LIVE profile: Insert the USB flash drive into your system. Go to settings and choose Storage. Choose All Devices from the drop-down menu.

When an account is inactive for 5 years, it is usually terminated. However, the gamer tag may not be unlocked at that moment. Additionally, some users make accounts sign in to Xbox.com and never play a game, keeping the account active.

To access the guide, press the Xbox button. Account Remove accounts by selecting Profile & system Settings Account and then clicking Remove. It’s vital that you remove the account if you were previously banned from using your console because it will automatically be blocked again, preventing you from logging in. Select Remove to finalize your decision.

In late July, Microsoft announced a price hike for Xbox Live Gold memberships, which didn’t go over well with gamers. … The monthly free games and discounts offered through Xbox Live Gold are still free to subscribers, but most of the service’s basic features are now available to all current Xbox owners for no cost.