Windows 10: gifted a PC but it’s still attached to previous owner ?

Discus and support gifted a PC but it’s still attached to previous owner ? in Windows Hello & Lockscreen to solve the problem; i was given a PC have a relative passed away. I am not sure i will be able to login to there account in order to “remove this pc” from their account.... Discussion in 'Windows Hello & Lockscreen' started by Happy7Camper, Sep 15, 2019.

  1. HAPPY7CAMPER
    Happy7Camper Win User

    gifted a PC but it’s still attached to previous owner ?


    i was given a PC have a relative passed away. I am not sure i will be able to login to there account in order to “remove this pc” from their account. If i am unable to remove this computer from said account, what do i do ? Can i do a fresh install and not worry about it still being attached to their account ? What should i do ?

    :)
     
    Happy7Camper, Sep 15, 2019
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  2. STANGRUBMAN
    StanGrubman Win User

    Gifting my PC

    I have windows pc that I want to gift. I want the new owner to be able to use the programs that I've installed. However, I do not want the new owner to have access to my Microsoft account. I currently sign in with my Microsoft password. If I delete this
    device from my Microsoft account, what will happen when the new owner turns on the PC? Will the new owner still need my Microsoft sign in password to use the PC? If so, before I deliver the PC to the new owner and before I delete the device from my account,
    should I establish a local sign in password that the new owner can use?

    Thanks for your help.
     
    StanGrubman, Sep 15, 2019
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  3. BRINK
    Brink Win User
    Microsoft Store announces PC digital game gifting


    Source: PC Digital Game Gifting is Here - Xbox Wire

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    Brink, Sep 15, 2019
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  4. SUVARNA GOVINDA
    Suvarna Govinda Win User

    gifted a PC but it’s still attached to previous owner ?

    Gift Card

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting your query at Microsoft community.

    I understand your concern and will guide you in the right direction.

    1. Are you referring to Windows store to buy gift card?

    If yes, I suggest you to refer the Microsoft store link below and check if it helps.

    Personalized gift cards

    http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msusa/en_US/list/All-gift-cards/categoryID.67154100

    Hope the information provided was helpful and do let us know if you need any assistance in the future. We will be glad to help.
     
    Suvarna Govinda, Sep 15, 2019
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