How do I remove an unknown device from my Google account?
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How do I remove an unknown device from my Google account?
You can visit the devices activity page to check on the recent devices used to access your account and remove them. The device activity page lists all devices with access to your account within the last 28 days. Locate that device and click on it to expand and click on the red Remove button to remove that device.
What does unknown device mean?
An unknown device is a device name listed in Device Manager that Windows cannot identify or doesn’t have the appropriate drivers to be recognized.
Why is the an unknown device in Device Manager?
The main reason for Unknown Device to display in your Device Manager is because you have a device that is not working correctly. To fix this issue, obtain an updated driver for the device.
What is unknown device in Device Manager?
Unknown devices show up in the Windows Device Manager when Windows can’t identify a piece of hardware and provide a driver for it. An unknown device isn’t just unknown — it’s not functioning until you install the right driver. Windows can identify most devices and download drivers for them automatically.
How do I fix an unknown device?
Follow these steps:
- Open Device Manager.
- Right-click on the Unknown device and click Update Driver Software.
- Select Search automatically for updated driver software then Windows will install the new driver automatically.
How do I block a device from my Google account?
From the Admin console Home page, go to Devices. Choose an option: To block Android, Apple iOS, and Google Sync devices, click Mobile devices. To block desktops and laptops, click Endpoints.
Why does my Google activity say unknown device?
Unknown device just means a device that wasn’t previously associated with your account. If you checked your email from your friend’s computer, or got a new cell phone, that would have shown up that way. If someone hacked your account, though, all that work you did on your computer wouldn’t change anything.
How do I resolve an unknown device?
Way 1: Update the driver via Device Manager
- Open Device Manager.
- Right-click on the Unknown device and click Update Driver Software.
- Select Search automatically for updated driver software then Windows will install the new driver automatically.