How to Remotely Wipe a Windows PC

Secure your data by remotely wiping a lost or stolen Windows PC using Microsoft account management tools. Prevent unauthorized access immediately.

1. Sign in to your Microsoft account. Open a web browser on any functional device and navigate to account.microsoft.com/devices. Sign in using the same credentials associated with the primary user account on the lost Windows PC.
2. Locate the lost device. Once signed in, click on the Devices tab in the navigation menu. Identify the lost computer from the list of hardware linked to your account.
3. Initiate device management. Select the device name and click the Info & support link or the Manage button. Locate the Find My Device section to view the current status and security options.
4. Start the remote wipe process. Click the Lock button if you wish to prevent immediate access, or select the Wipe option to initiate a factory reset. Confirm your identity when prompted by the security interface to authorize the wipe command.
5. Monitor device connectivity. The remote wipe command will trigger the moment the device reconnects to the internet. Keep the Find My Device page open to receive status updates on whether the wipe command has been successfully delivered.