How to Remove Devices from Your Microsoft Account
You remove devices from your Microsoft account when you need to free up space for new ones or manage which PCs and devices are linked to your services.
Microsoft limits you to connecting up to 10 devices to a single account. This limit applies to devices used with services like the Microsoft Store, Xbox, and more.
If you reach this limit, you’ll need to remove an old or unused device to add a new one. This keeps you from hitting download limits when you want to grab new apps and games.
Go to the Microsoft Store device page and sign in. Find the device you want to remove from your account and click the “Unlink” button. Confirm the removal to free up a device slot.
What is the Microsoft Store?
What is the Microsoft Store? Think of it as your computer’s app shop, where you can find apps, games, and software. Microsoft limits you to 10 devices connected to your account at once.
How to Remove a Device from Your Microsoft Account
- Go to the Microsoft Store device page: Open this link in your web browser: https://account.microsoft.com/devices/content
- Sign in to your Microsoft account: Use the email and password you normally use for the Microsoft Store.
- See your list of devices: You will see all the devices linked to your Microsoft Store account.
- Find the device you want to remove: Look for the device in the list and click the Unlink button next to it.
- Confirm the removal: A message will appear asking if you’re sure. Click Unlink again to confirm.
Here is what the device list looks like:
After you click Unlink, you will see a confirmation message:
Done! The device is now removed from your account. You can now download apps on your other devices without hitting the 10-device limit.
Why This Matters
- Keeping your device list clean means you can always add new devices to the Microsoft Store.
- Removing old or unused devices frees up space for your current devices to download apps.
- If you ever need to do this again, just follow these simple steps.
Have questions or want to share how this worked for you? Leave a comment below!
Summary
Microsoft limits you to 10 devices on your account. When you reach this limit, you can’t download new apps. To fix this, visit the Microsoft Store device management page, sign in, find the device you want to remove, and click Unlink. Confirm your choice, and that’s it. The device is removed, and you can now add new devices or download apps on your remaining devices.
What happens if I remove a device from Microsoft?
Once you unlink a device, it won’t count towards your limit anymore. If you download an app or game on this device later, it will count towards your device limit again.
How do I permanently remove a device from Device Manager?
What if you need to remove a device from Windows’ Device Manager? To completely uninstall a driver, right-click the device in Device Manager, select ‘Uninstall this device,’ check the box for ‘Delete the driver software for this device,’ and then click Uninstall. Restart your PC if prompted. I hope this helps.
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