How To: How do I undo the "Allow my organization to manage my device" setting?
How To: How do I undo the "Allow my organization to manage my device" setting?
Note: If University security policies are applied to a Windows device, you might (1) see "*Some of these settings are hidden or managed by your organization." in Windows Settings, (2) be required to add or change a login PIN, or (3) face other restrictions. The steps below outline how to undo this for a personal device. This cannot be done for a computer set up and managed by the University.
Why is the University controlling my PC?
When you sign into a Microsoft application with your University account, a dialog box will pop up, asking if you want Windows to remember your account so you do not have to sign in as often. There is an option in this dialog box, which if left in its default enabled state, will apply device management policies to your device. These are Microsoft's default settings.
How to Un-Enroll
If you sign in to Windows with a personal Microsoft account but have connected your University account to it afterward for Office licensing, it is often possible to disconnect the two by following the steps below.
Please note that Windows may have retrieved and applied device management policies or registry changes that are not undone by these steps. If you are still unable to change some settings, such as PIN complexity, you may need to follow the other sections of this page.
1. Remove M365 account from Windows
Go to the Accounts page in Windows Settings (Start menu - gear icon - Accounts).
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Click on Access work or school.
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Click on your University account, then click on Disconnect.
- A dialog box will pop up, asking for confirmation to continue. Click on Yes to proceed.
- Your PC begins the unenrollment process. Please make sure your connection to the internet is stable during this, as it is a "best-effort" process with no built-in retry. You should see a message saying that your account has been successfully removed.
2. Restart the computer to apply the changes
3. Sign in again
After removing your account and restarting your computer, open a Microsoft 365 (Office suite) application. You will be prompted to sign in again. Enter your NetID and password here. After you sign in, you will see a screen asking if you want to stay signed in to all your apps.
After unchecking the "Allow my organization to manage my device" box, you can choose to sign in to this app only or click OK to add your account to Windows. Adding the account to Windows gives you the benefit of single sign-on (SSO) to M365 applications, so you do not have to log in as often.
If you're still having trouble:
Uninstall and then Reinstall Microsoft 365 (the Office suite)
- Uninstall Microsoft 365 (the Office suite), as well as OneDrive and Skype For Business if they remain after removing Microsoft 365. The licensing for these applications is usually what keeps the security policies in place.
- Follow the steps above to remove your NetID account from your computer.
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Reinstall from the Office portal:
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Using your NetID, log in to the Office 365 portal.
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If you have a license that allows for the installation of desktop apps, you will see an Install and more button in the top right.
- Click the Install and more button to open the drop-down menu.
- Click Install Microsoft 365 apps.
- A new Page will load. In the Office portion of the page, select the Language and Version appropriate to your situation and click Install office.
- A file named OfficeSetup.Exe will be downloaded and needs to be installed upon completion.
- During installation, you will receive a prompt asking if you would like to stay signed in to all your apps. Be sure to uncheck the Allow my organization to manage my device check box before clicking OK.
If the above processes do not solve issues with Windows, please contact the HelpDesk for further assistance.
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