Windows 10: Remove obsolete Windows device

Discus and support Remove obsolete Windows device in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; What are the implications, if an obsolete device, that could not appear to be 'updatable', is removed from my Microsoft 'list of devices'. If the... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by Juniper02, Feb 23, 2020.

  1. Juniper02 Win User

    Remove obsolete Windows device


    What are the implications, if an obsolete device, that could not appear to be 'updatable', is removed from my Microsoft 'list of devices'. If the device is not useable, can I delete the device data remotely, or need I contact manufacturer, to 'reset' device?

    :)
     
    Juniper02, Feb 23, 2020
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  2. 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
     
    Prakhar_Khare, Feb 23, 2020
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  3. Apple iPhone in Autoplay list

    I am unable to remove the listing in Autoplay for Apple Iphone and I spent numerous hours trying to remove it with no luck at all. I followed the steps using the registry as well, still it is shown on the AutoPlay listing.
    Spoke to one IT helpdesk agent and said the only way to get rid of it is to just reinstall Windows in order to remove that option from the list.

    I even re-inserted my iPhone to my machine and uninstalled the drivers from Device Manager under Portable Devices.

    Obsolete devices in Autoplay list multiple entries for same - Microsoft Community

    Update >> I managed to remove it under Devices and Printers. Looks like it does not work under Device Manager.
     
    win10freak, Feb 23, 2020
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  4. Vesao Win User

    Remove obsolete Windows device

    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
     
    Vesao, Feb 23, 2020
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