returning PC to get another PC. how to remove MS acct

dirtyvu

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Hello.

I'm looking to exchange a 32GB Asus Transformer T100 PC we just received to get a 64GB version. What is the process for removing the Microsoft account from the PC that we are returning?

I assume putting the Microsoft account on the new PC is simply a matter of logging into the account.

But I want the returned PC to be clear of any user info.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro
Hello dirtyvu,

If you like, you could reset Windows and set it up with a dummy local account. If it doesn't give you an option to select a local account during setup, disconnect the internet to get an error with the MS account info to then be asked to setup a local account instead. Resetting Windows will also wipe everything as well.

http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/2302-reset-windows-8-a.html

Hope this helps, :)
Shawn
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    64-bit Windows 10
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Custom self built
    CPU
    Intel i7-8700K OC'd to 5 GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus XI Formula Z390
    Memory
    64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600 MHz (F4-3600C18D-32GTZR)
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING
    Sound Card
    Integrated Digital Audio (S/PDIF)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2 x Samsung Odyssey G7 27"
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    1TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
    4TB Samsung 990 PRO PRO M.2,
    8TB WD MyCloudEX2Ultra NAS
    PSU
    OCZ Series Gold OCZZ1000M 1000W
    Case
    Thermaltake Core P3
    Cooling
    Corsair Hydro H115i
    Keyboard
    Logitech wireless K800
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3
    Internet Speed
    1 Gb/s Download and 35 Mb/s Upload
    Browser
    Internet Explorer 11
    Antivirus
    Malwarebyte Anti-Malware Premium
    Other Info
    Logitech Z625 speaker system,
    Logitech BRIO 4K Pro webcam,
    HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M477fdn,
    APC SMART-UPS RT 1000 XL - SURT1000XLI,
    Galaxy S23 Plus phone
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