Windows 10: Accidently remotely remove a device from my account, how can I retrieve it back?

My laptop got stolen, in a panic I accidently removed the laptop from my Microsoft account, I had not know or remember that I was able lock it and track it. Is there a way to get around this? To start tracking it again.

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Remove account

I suggest you backup your personalized files first before removing the account.
To delete an account, follow these steps:

1. Press WIN + X keys and click Command Prompt (Admin) from the menu.
2. Type the following command and press Enter. Replace test with the name of your sister's account. Code:

 

Accidently remotely remove a device from my account, how can I retrieve it back?

My laptop got stolen, in a panic I accidently removed the laptop from my Microsoft account, I had not know or remember that I was able lock it and track it. Is there a way to get around this? To start tracking it again.

It is the only account on it.

Will it stay locked?
Will my folders be removed?

 

Remove Devices

Hi,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



I understand that you are facing issues while removing the device from your Microsoft account as it keeps popping back after removing.



It could be possible that the device was using OneDrive with the same Microsoft account and that might be the reason you are able to see the device listed under your profile. I would suggest you to remove the device from OneDrive
and see if that helps.



You can follow the steps to remove the device from OneDrive.

1. Login to
   https://onedrive.live.com.
2. Now on the left hand pane click on PC’s.
3. Now click on the devices that are listed under PC’s and on the right hand side click on
   Remove PC.

If the issue persists, please get back to us with the results of the troubleshooting steps to assist you further.



Regards,

Prakhar Khare

Microsoft Community – Moderator