How to disconnect a transferred PC from your Microsoft account

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From "Settings", click "Account" → "Manage Microsoft Account"

I want to disconnect the transferred PC for the survey request from my Microsoft account

　When you sign in to Windows 10 with your Microsoft account, it will be automatically linked. It stays that way even if you reinstall Windows or give it away. Up to 10 devices can be associated with the Windows Store, so devices that are no longer needed must be removed from your Microsoft account.

Click "Show All" under "Devices"

A list of devices associated with your Microsoft account will be displayed.

Click "Delete ○○" for unnecessary devices

First, open "Account" from "Settings" and click "Manage Microsoft Account". If you are using a PC with a local account, open the Microsoft account page in your browser and sign in. Next, click Devices -> Show All.

Sign in to your Microsoft account again

Check "I'm ready to remove this device" and click "Remove"

　Click "Delete PC/Laptop/Tablet" on the unnecessary device, and after several confirmations such as signing in with your Microsoft account again, you can delete it.

Device removed from Microsoft account

　In order to restore a deleted account, it is necessary to reset the terminal by clicking "Settings" → "Update & Security" → "Reset this PC" → "Start".

This is a quick fix!

　You can open the Microsoft account page in your browser and delete it from "Device"

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