Unable to see my computer in my Microsoft profile

Richard Nadeau 0 Reputation points
2026-03-05T16:21:30.2933333+00:00

I've done everything I could, as much as totally reinitialized my laptop from scratch, re-enter my microfsoft account, activated synchronization etc...nothing appears in my devices related.

I have two other devices which are properly defined in my microsoft account.

They are saying its a well known issue by Microsoft but do they have any turn around to fix this ?

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Identity Manager
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    2026-03-05T16:21:43.07+00:00

    For a Windows 10/11 PC to appear under the devices section of a Microsoft account, it must be correctly associated with that Microsoft account and not be a macOS, Android, or iOS device, as those cannot be added.

    Key points and checks:

    1. Supported device types
      • Only Windows 10/11 and Surface devices (plus Xbox) can be shown and managed as devices in a personal Microsoft account.
      • macOS, Android, and iOS devices cannot be added to the Microsoft account devices list at all.
    2. How Windows devices are added
      • Windows 10/11 devices are automatically added to the devices list when signed in with a Microsoft account on that device.
      • Surface devices can also be added manually by registering the serial number.
    3. Verify the PC is correctly signed in
      • On the affected PC, open Settings and confirm it is signed in with the same Microsoft account that shows the other two devices.
      • If the PC is managed by an organization (work or school), it may be joined to Microsoft Entra ID or managed by IT; in that case, it should not be renamed or manually registered as a personal device.
    4. Rename the PC to help identify it
      • If the device is correctly associated but hard to distinguish, rename it so it is easier to recognize in the devices list:
        1. Open Settings and select Rename this PC.
        2. Enter a new name and select Next.
        3. Select Restart now or Restart later.
    5. When manual registration is needed (Surface only)
      • If this is a Surface device that does not appear automatically, register it manually:
        1. Go to https://account.microsoft.com/devices and sign in.
        2. Select Register device.
        3. Enter the device’s serial number.

    If the device is Windows 10/11, is signed in with the correct Microsoft account, is not managed solely by an organization, and still does not appear, the documented options are limited to ensuring proper sign-in and, for Surface, manual registration. There is no additional documented workaround beyond these steps and the platform limitations (no macOS/Android/iOS listing).

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