Windows 10: How do I remove a device from my Microsoft Account?

My Microsoft Account page/Devices has a PC device which has been out of service for almost a year. How do I remove this device from my account?


There are no topics in the menu for Microsoft account, so I don't know if this will go to the correct community, or which one to use as they all appear to be about Windows features, not account information.

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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:
   
   Code:

   net user test /del

 

Unknown devices on my Microsoft account


Hello Flemmingk,

Could these other devices be from friends that you may have signed in to your Microsoft account on for something?

Either way, you can remove these devices.

*Arrow Microsoft Account - Remove Devices User Accounts Tutorials

Afterwards to be safe, I would recommend to change the password of your Microsoft account, and enable two-step verification if you haven't already.

Change Password of Account in Windows 10 User Accounts Tutorials

Turn On or Off Microsoft Account Two-step Verification User Accounts Tutorials

 

Issue removing the phantom device from Microsoft Account

Hi W33EES,



Thank you for posting your concern on Microsoft Answer Community.



Any device that you sign-in with your Microsoft account will be associated with your Microsoft account, and listed under "Your devices" online until you remove the device.

I suggest you to sign into Windows 10 using your Microsoft account and other Microsoft devices, those devices become associated with your account. If you want to remove an old device you’ve gotten rid of, you’ll have to pay a visit to Microsoft’s account
web site. Follow the below steps to remove from Microsoft Account, check if that helps.



Method: Remove Devices from Your Microsoft Account.

1. On your web browser, log into your
   Login.live.com.
   
2. On the top-right corner, you will find a menu named ‘Devices‘. Click on it to further expand it, and then choose ‘Your Devices‘.
   
3. On this page, you will directly have access to all of your linked devices to your Microsoft Account.
   
4. There will be quite a few info about your linked devices.
   
5. Select the option Remove Device.
   
6. Select the “I’m ready to remove this device” check box and then click
   Remove.
   
7. A confirmation page shows you what device you removed and the exact time and date. Click Back to Devices.
   

Removing devices helps ensure that that old devices you no longer use are not capable of accessing your account and that you don’t run into the ten-device limit for installed apps and games. Check if that works.



We await your response.



Regards,