Windows 10: assigning usernames that are not email addressesin W-10

Discus and support assigning usernames that are not email addressesin W-10 in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; I bought a new laptop to replace an old W-7 machine.  The new machine came with W-10.   I installed windows 10 and set it up using my... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by zl1234, Apr 22, 2019.

  1. zl1234 Win User

    assigning usernames that are not email addressesin W-10


    I bought a new laptop to replace an old W-7 machine.  The new machine came with W-10.   I installed windows 10 and set it up using my existing Microsoft account.  I want to replicate the usernames on the old machine. The new machine only wants me to use email addresses. I want to use the old user names which are not email addresses. Is there a way to do this? I have 2 other machines running W-10 and didn't have this problem with the versions of W-10 they were running.

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    zl1234, Apr 22, 2019
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  2. Email

    Hello,



    Thank you for reaching us on the forum with your concern.



    As per the issue description you have two email id's and you want to change your secondary email to primary on your pc.



    I would suggest you to switch the login account to Local user account. Then switch back to Microsoft account which you want to use. You may follow the steps provided below:



    Step 1: Switch to local user account

    Follow these steps to create a “Local User account”.

    • Press “Windows key +W”.
    • Type “users” without quotes in the search box.
    • Then select “Users” from the left panel.
    • You will get an option “Switch to a Local account” right below your user account name.
    • Select “Switch to a local account” option.
    • Enter the required details.
    • Then login to the local account and check how it works.


    Step 2: Switch back to Microsoft account

    Follow these steps to create a “Microsoft account”.

    • Press “Windows key +W”.
    • Type “users” without quotes in the search box.
    • Then select “Users” from the left panel.
    • Select “Switch to Microsoft account” right below your user account name.
    • Enter the required details (Primary Email ID).
    • Restart the computer and then try to login using new Primary account.


    Hope this would help. If issue still persists post back with current status of your computer and result of proposed suggestion, we will be happy to assist you.



    Regards,
     
    Ramesh.Kumar, Apr 22, 2019
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  3. Emma Win User
    W 10 and POP email


    Does anyone know if W 10 will allow POP email, W 8.1 does not. I can change my Cox email to Imap, but it is a real hassle and I don't want to if W 10 will use it.
     
  4. Edgar Pan Win User

    assigning usernames that are not email addressesin W-10

    no email on windows 10

    Hi Rick,

    To further isolate the issue, we may need additional information:

    • Any troubleshooting steps you’ve done so far?
    • Have you made any changes in settings after upgrading to Windows 10?
    • Are you receiving any error messages?

    We suggest following the steps provided in the article mentioned below and see if it helps you to resolve the issue.

    Errors sending or receiving email.

    Please get back to us with the status of the issue.

    Regards.
     
    Edgar Pan, Apr 22, 2019
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