Microsoft Teams Persists Old Account Credentials After Uninstall
Users attempting to switch Microsoft Teams accounts find that old credentials persist even after uninstalling the app. The inability to fully log out or reset account state causes frustration for users transitioning between organizations. This is a single-user complaint about a vendor-controlled bug with no broader signal.
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