Step 1: Launch CrashPlan from the tray in the lower-right corner of your screen.

  Step 2: Click “Destinations” at the left side of the window.

  Step 3: Click “Computers” at the top of the window.

  Step 4: Click the computer that you want to deactivate from the list under “Your computers,” then click the “Deactivate Computer” button.

  Step 5: Check the “I Understand” box, then click “OK.” This will remove the old computer from CrashPlan, and will also delete the backups that you have created for it.

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