On the latest Windows versions, a Microsoft account is required for license authentication and ensure future updates for a device that is logged in. Additionally, the account may also be used to access certain services and let you find the device in case you lost it somewhere.
But if the device is no longer used or you plan to pass it to someone, you need to remove it from your Microsoft account. This is a recommended practice, as each account can only store up to 10 devices simultaneously.
This guide will show you how to remotely remove a device (log out) from your Microsoft account. These steps can be done even if you can’t access the device anymore, as it can be done remotely.
Without further ado, let’s get started!
1. Visit Microsoft Account and log in with the same account used on the target device.
2. On your Devices list, click View details on the device you want to get rid of.
3. Click Remove this device.
4. Tick the box that says I’m ready to remove this device. Then, hit the Remove button.
5. The the device has been removed. But you might want to unlink access to Microsoft Store. To do that, click Remove from Microsoft Store.
6. On the device that you want to disconnect, click Unlink.
7. Confirm the action by clicking the Unlink button gain.
8. The Microsoft Store on that device is no longer linked to your account. You may Close the window.
It’s worth pointing out that the log out command will be executed once the removed device is connected to the internet. So, if the machine stays offline, your account may be listed as the signed-in profile.