Clearing User Profiles from Staff Devices

Creation date: 10/23/2026 11:28 AM    Updated: 10/23/2026 11:28 AM
If you need to remove previous user profiles from a staff device, for example if they leave or if their device is exchanged for a new one, you can remove the old user profiles from the device in Microsoft Intune using the following steps. 

  1. Go to Microsoft Admin Center https://admin.cloud.microsoft/#/homepage
  2. In the left hand menu go to Microsoft Intune\ Devices
  3. On the Devices Overview page click All Devices
  4. Enter the Device Name (serial id from bottom of machine) in the Search box
  5. Click on the Device Name link
  6. From the Remove Data tab choose Autopilot Reset
  7. On the Autopilot reset dialog box check the I understand box and click the Action button 
For all things related to your work device-- often a Thinkbook or Surface Pro. Includes your peripherals, like your keyboard, mouse, monitor, and so on.