Removing Linked Device

Madeline W 0 Reputation points
2026-07-07T13:01:35.69+00:00

At my previous workplace, I signed on to that computer as a user using my personal email so I could check my email one day. Now, all of my files and bookmarks are on that computer. I have since left the workplace and I am uncomfortable with my information staying on that computer. I have tried removing it in "Linked Devices" in settings, but it doesn't seem to show up there, only my laptop.

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Security and privacy
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  1. EmilyS726 251.7K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-07-07T13:42:03.0366667+00:00

    Hello

    Go to https://account.live.com.

    Then go to Security > Manage how I sign in

    Click on Sign out everywhere. This is intended to disconnect any active sessions that may still be connected. Please note that this can take up to 24 hours to fully take effect.

    Unfortunately that’s all you can do remotely, not sure how your files were synced, if they were synced into local copies your files are still there and there’s no way to remove remotely.

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