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How do I delete previous PC backups?

Anonymous
2023-12-27T11:26:25+00:00

Hey, I've been having some trouble with my Windows 11 PC, and I've had to reset it a few times. When I go to the setup, it keeps asking if I want to restore from an old backup from previous PCs. Is there a way to delete all those previous PC backups?

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  1. Anonymous
    2024-10-27T08:44:06+00:00

    After long time looking for solutions, this is how i do it in easy and simple way =

    Go to your Microsoft Account and then select on "Devices" tab on the left side

    Now you see your device name, click on "remove device" and then click Ok

    Lastly on the same page, you'll see "Cloud synced settings"

    Click on "Clear all stored settings"

    and yeah, all done

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  2. Anonymous
    2023-12-27T14:16:51+00:00

    where would I look in my Microsoft account?

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  3. Anonymous
    2024-02-23T12:23:38+00:00

    Hey, I might have misunderstood the instructions a bit, and I appreciate your help. So, after going through the steps to delete the restore points and doing a soft reset to double-check it was gone, the old backups are still there.

    (my backups or restore points) 'DESKTOP-THGP3TK' and 'Daisy'

    Any update sir? i also had a same problem, i really thankfull if there's solution

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  4. Anonymous
    2023-12-28T07:52:32+00:00

    Hey, I might have misunderstood the instructions a bit, and I appreciate your help. So, after going through the steps to delete the restore points and doing a soft reset to double-check it was gone, the old backups are still there.

    (my backups or restore points) 'DESKTOP-THGP3TK' and 'Daisy'

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  5. Anonymous
    2023-12-27T13:46:35+00:00

    I am sorry for the confusion.

    Those backups seem to be in your Microsoft account online. You should be able to find them after logging into OneDrive: https://onedrive.live.com

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