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I set up a new laptop with my Microsoft account in error. How do I safely delete this without affecting my account on other devices. Thanks

Brenda Makela 0 Reputation points
2025-12-30T01:48:58.25+00:00

Bought spouse a laptop but set up using my Microsoft account in error. Can I just wipe his laptop. I’m unsure if this will affect my other devices. I’m an idiot. Thankyou

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  1. Estrella721 36,545 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2025-12-30T02:25:19.6433333+00:00

    Hi,

    If you wipe your spouse’s laptop that is signed in with the same Microsoft account as yours but is set up on a different device, your own computer’s files and apps will not be affected. Only the data on the laptop you are trying to wipe will be removed.

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