Windows 10: Removing Device from Microsoft account

Discus and support Removing Device from Microsoft account in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; So I had an old Toshiba Satellite laptop that is no longer in my possession, and it was linked to my Microsoft account.I recently removed the... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by trang1996, Apr 3, 2022.

  1. trang1996 Win User

    Removing Device from Microsoft account


    So I had an old Toshiba Satellite laptop that is no longer in my possession, and it was linked to my Microsoft account.I recently removed the deviceToshiba Satellite from my account, but what does that mean for the laptop's current user?Can they still access the files/folders I had on my desktop/homescreen?Or can they no longer use the laptop?I originally wanted to lock the laptop so that they can no longer use the laptop at all, but it wouldn't allow me to lock it, hence why I just removed it instead. Does removing the device do something similar?Also, is there a way to retrieve my files/fo

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    trang1996, Apr 3, 2022
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  2. Vesao Win User

    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:
     
    Vesao, Apr 3, 2022
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  3. 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, Apr 3, 2022
    #3
  4. Removing Device from Microsoft account

    Device still listed under Microsoft account after removing it

    Hi,



    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



    I understand that you are facing issues while removing a device from your Microsoft account.



    As you have mentioned that you have removed the device from the Microsoft account, 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.


    You can refer the screenshot for more help.


    Removing Device from Microsoft account bbe6ee24-2440-414a-9613-071e63f8609a?upload=true.png


    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, Apr 3, 2022
    #4
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