Can an Apple ID account be deleted?

No. You can quit using it, but you cannot delete it. If you want to use another ID, sign out of the current ID in Settings>iTunes & App Stores. Then sign in with the one that you want to use.
I have NEVER heard of Apple letting a user delete an iTunes account. I'm not sure where nbar is getting this information.

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Someone hacked my computer and set up a new administrative account by re-registering my computer. I can not access this account nor delete it. How can I fix this and get my computer back to the way it was?

Someone hacked my computer and set up a new administrative account by re-registering my computer. I can not access this account nor delete it. How can I fix this and get my computer back to the way it was? And also prevent this from being able to happen again. I have the link the kid used (http://www.ihackintosh.com/2009/05/how-to-hack-the-user-password-in-mac-os-x-wit hout-an-os-x-cd/) Apparently he used hack 2. HELP PLEASE!

Not sure why you can't delete that account. If you have admin privileges, you should be able to. Sounds like you only removed the Home Folder for that account.
You should highlight/select the account you want to remove and then click the minus button. Might need to unlock the padlock with your admin password.
Have a look at these articles from Apple, if necessary.
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?path=Mac/10.5/en/8235.html
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?path=Mac/10.5/en/8162.html
http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1399

Can an unactivated Apple Id account be deleted?

AN activation email has been sent to me other email account but I don't want another apple I'd it has the link to confirm it but I can't report te email and now I cant use my other email in my main account because it says "this email is already taken" what should I do?

No. You can quit using it, but you cannot delete it. If you want to use another ID, sign out of the current ID in Settings>iTunes & App Stores. Then sign in with the one that you want to use.
I have NEVER heard of Apple letting a user delete an iTunes account. I'm not sure where nbar is getting this information.

Administrative user can't access other accounts or delete remote login

I have the administrative user account on my iMac at home. My daughter can't remember the new password I assigned her and needs me to change it. When I log into system preferences/accounts, it shows that I am the administrative user. However, when I try to access her account or the Guest account on the computer they are gray and I can't select them. I can't add any new accounts or delete any existing ones either.
I also noticed that remote login SSH is turned on. I tried to uncheck that box multiple times but my iMac just freezes. I have to force quit system preferences.
Any ideas on how I fix this?

I enabled the root user. While now I can access the elements that were greyed out before, when I attempt to change something my Mac will freeze and just show the color wheel when I attempt to do something with the mouse. If I go up to the menu and pick Force Quit, the list shows System Preferences (the ap has stopped responding). I've shut system preferences with a force quit, rebooted several times and tried again but the same thing happens every time.
I also can't get it to read a disc so I can't even reboot from my Mac OS system disc to do an archive and reinstall. Does it sound like my system, hardware or both? Is it something that I bundle off my iMac to a Mac Genius to fix?
If this was a PC, I would swear that I had a virus.

Why can't Apple implement a proper delete key function?

..... by making Shift+ Backspace delete data in front of the insertion point. What on earth is stopping you????

"stopping you????" - who? Apple aren't here, and none of the Apple users here have the ability to add such a function.
No doubt Apple could if they thought there was enough demand for such a function. You can tell Apple that's what you want here: http://www.apple.com/feedback/ipad.html

How can I delete my Apple Community account without deleting my Apple ID?

I created this Apple Community thing with the username "it'$ jaime". I chose that name since I was really bored. I wish to change it so is there any way I can change it or delete this account and make a new one? If so, please answer me. I will appreciate it.

Using Apple Support Communities

Can I change my account or delete an account on I tunes and have my same library

I have been having problems with my i-tunes account on my i phone 4, when ever I try to get updates it tells me to enter my user name and password,
and it's associated with an old account and need to get one main account and I want to do this, without loosing my library or my formats.
can I do this..

Your profile will always be there; you cannot delete it, but you can delete all entries or set them so nothing will show but your user name. Just go to your page and click on "edit profile and privacy".
As for your username: unfortunately, that cannot be changed. You can read many other discussions regarding this subject if you check "more like this" in the right column.

Can I Delete my Current Apple ID Account then Re-Create/Re-Register a New Version of It but Use the Same Apple Username & iCloud E-Mail Address I Had Before?

I already had an Apple ID before registering for iCloud e-mail.
This means that my Primary Apple ID is my @gmail.com e-mail address (the one I originally registered my Apple ID with), however I'd prefer that my Primary Apple ID were my new @iCloud.com e-mail address.
Yet, I already know that it is simply not possible to make my new @iCloud.com e-mail address my Primary Apple ID in any easy/simple sort of manner.
My understanding is, the only possible way I could use an @iCloud e-mail address as my Primary Apple ID now is to make a brand new Apple ID account. However, I want to keep/continue using my current @iCloud e-mail address and my Apple username (JRCSaunders) -- I don't want to have to choose a new @iCloud e-mail address or Apple username.
So basically what I'm wondering is if there is any possibility that I might be able to completely delete/erase my current Apple ID and then re-create a new Apple ID using my current/existing @iCloud.com e-mail addressas my Primary Apple ID and re-using the same Apple username I have now (JRCSaunders)?
I'm just trying to think of a work-around so that I can make my current/existing @iCloud e-mail address my Primary Apple ID, which does not seem possible without having to create an all-new Apple ID account. But I don't want to create a new account if it means having to change any of my current addresses/names/etc. to new/different ones. So, is what I described (deleting then re-creating using the same names/addresses/info) possible?
Thanks!

Oops, I realized I posted this question in the iPhone section by mistake. Is it possible to delete this message and re-post it over in the iPod Touch section?
My apologies for this mistake. Jd

HT4798 i created my apple id account, verified but know i m unable to log on, it says incorrect password, i tried to reset via forgot password option but it does not send reset password page to my e- mail address, how can i get this sorted or delete my pr

User created apple id account, verified but know she is unable to log on, it says incorrect password, she tried to reset via forgot password option but it does not send reset password page to here e- mail address, how can i get this sorted? or how can i get her whole apple account deleted and created new one using same e - mail address?

The idea to jumpstart by change was not the smartest one, but gives you an opportunity to use that "temporary" account as permanent. You do not have a choice cause obviously despite you thinking that old account is no more -it does exist on Apple servers. And if you are unwilling to share your [email protected] with friend, just create one extra [email protected] for your friend. One suggestion - do not use gmail.

How can i delete my old apple id account?

please someone can tell me,how delete my old apple id account?

You cannot delete an Apple ID; just remove any/all personal information and it'll fade into obscurity. Remember that anything you purchased at the app store will need that Apple ID and password to be updated.

How can I delete my apple community account?

Hello, I want to delete my apple community account. What do I need to do?
Thank you

Simple answer is that you can't. If you no longer wish to participate in the community, simply quit posting and abandon the account. It will gradually fade into obscurity. If you have a specific, compelling reason for deleting the account, reply back with the reasons and maybe one of the moderators will consider and react to your request.

How can I delete an email-address from an old Apple ID-account?

I need to delete an email-address from an old Apple ID-account, but the Apple ID seems to be deleted (but not by myself), to use it as a validated mail-address for communicating via iMessage from my new Apple ID.
I already tried 'Find my Apple ID'.

but the Apple ID seems to be deleted (but not by myself), to use it as a validated mail-address for communicating via iMessage from my new Apple ID.
If that AüpleID has been disabled for security reasons, you may not be able to access it. Then you need to give Apple Support a call: only they will be able to help you. See this webpage on how to contact Apple Support in your country: There are either telephone numbers given or an email form:
Apple ID: Contacting Apple for help with Apple ID account security
Explain, that you need help with an account security problem.
You can also try to email the iTunes Support using this form:https://ssl.apple.com/emea/support/itunes/contact.html

HT204053 How do I delete an apple Id account that I can't remember the password to get into

I cannot get into my apple id account/ iCloud because I can't remember my password or the security questions so I created a new account but can't get the old one deleted and I am trying to down load apps on my phone but can't because I need to delete my old apple I'd account.

To change the ID for:
iMessage, go to Settings>Messages>Send & Receive (Receive At in iOS 5), tap the ID sign out, sign back in using the other ID.
FaceTime, do the same thing in Settings>FaceTime.
Purchasing, do this in Settings>iTunes & App Stores (Settings>Store in iOS 5).
iCloud, you'll have to delete the account, create a new account with the other ID, and migrate your data to the new account. Before deleting the account, if you have any photos in photo stream that are not in your camera roll or backed up somewhere else save these to your camera roll or you will lose them. To do this, open the photo stream album, tap Edit, tap all the photos you want to save, tap Share, then tap Save to Camera Roll. Once this is done, go to Settings>iCloud, scroll to the bottom and tap Delete Account. When prompted about what to do with the iCloud data, be sure to select Keep On My iPhone. Next, set up a new iCloud account using your new ID, then turn iCloud data syncing for contacts, etc. back to On, and when prompted about merging with iCloud, choose Merge. This will upload the data to the new account.

HT204053 Can i delete an apple id account?

Can i delete an apple id account?

Melody,
Remove (delete) the account from your device. The Apple ID will forever remain yours. At least that's the story from Apple for now.

I used my friends apple id in my device.how can i delete or cancel existing apple id account in my device and use my own

i used my friends apple id in my device.how can i delete or cancel existing apple id account in my device and use my own

Depending on what you are using the AppleId for specifically, you will need to open the setting s app and sign out of his and sign inwith your own in the following areas:
iCloud
Mail,Contacts,Calendars
FaceTime
iTunes and App Store
Music (only for Home sharing)

Can an Apple ID account be deleted?

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